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 3364657 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3366040 epoch_slot_no: 18040 block_no: 3364500 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2397 time: 2019-11-12 01:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb7646737f8f30a1a6f0b6bf181d0a77ab1baec8cf513c0d3557b8692195a6d1Block Operator
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