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 3367481 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3368864 epoch_slot_no: 20864 block_no: 3367324 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1178 time: 2019-11-12 17:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaf8295036b0c2316ff9ad7ba492a51eaccf8f700627f36dff6e0410d1867a3dBlock Operator
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