A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3364486 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3365869 epoch_slot_no: 17869 block_no: 3364329 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-11-12 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c263cb599d2a1ab1424871ee9ed3ede1a10f92c4aaf3abc1fff70ab5df4cad2Block Operator
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