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 3364546 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3365929 epoch_slot_no: 17929 block_no: 3364389 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1645 time: 2019-11-12 01:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71680b23c7cec493b702f75669f4e05c32f98bc731239f1fa8877a4c5020bb19Block Operator
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