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 3364869 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3366252 epoch_slot_no: 18252 block_no: 3364712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1174 time: 2019-11-12 03:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed75549017a16db4289ffebf9af8378a51034f3de4f24b5f6ff94c83c78203b3Block Operator
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