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 3364843 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3366226 epoch_slot_no: 18226 block_no: 3364686 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-12 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61f3a9ec445123bbcdced12b9afa5d4001b07b58bd3daf007248d19a20ed74b5Block Operator
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