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 3365122 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3366505 epoch_slot_no: 18505 block_no: 3364965 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2111 time: 2019-11-12 04:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c9bb516a056fed9678d816fd680be7f4e8660d6a2c420744679e728e18c27d4Block Operator
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