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 3364523 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3365906 epoch_slot_no: 17906 block_no: 3364366 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2019-11-12 01:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00193f3a8d5a68e1b0c87be31be5464e8ac2b6b6c1c3701f6ced7b0eb5aea112Block Operator
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