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 3364521 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3365904 epoch_slot_no: 17904 block_no: 3364364 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2483 time: 2019-11-12 01:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2282947bafadb55df543c832063cd718e6576d7ca3d95ef39618f03d2e66848Block Operator
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