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 3367316 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3368699 epoch_slot_no: 20699 block_no: 3367159 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1469 time: 2019-11-12 16:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfef5f58366970d57b25c44bb8380485123df2ae53822c074341e02b69ec6cd21Block Operator
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