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 3364910 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3366293 epoch_slot_no: 18293 block_no: 3364753 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1297 time: 2019-11-12 03:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x581260b66f162b7812e1ecbb0b0f9b766687eb21e50097424f085f9900e93c2eBlock Operator
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