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 3368174 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3369557 epoch_slot_no: 21557 block_no: 3368017 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1695 time: 2019-11-12 21:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25ea975ee9f2f2759bccc74fc03db34d6a289e86842dfca010305ae1103ed626Block Operator
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