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 3364856 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3366239 epoch_slot_no: 18239 block_no: 3364699 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2019-11-12 03:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2868183b3e9302ddcab23f1a809a85cec775c28e7a63674ca4db1f9b1921e151Block Operator
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