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 3364608 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3365991 epoch_slot_no: 17991 block_no: 3364451 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1412 time: 2019-11-12 01:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5abf8563945155867b9b647cd98021071c386ca9036f94804e83063fda729381Block Operator
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