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 3365168 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3366551 epoch_slot_no: 18551 block_no: 3365011 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1174 time: 2019-11-12 04:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc37f8513c7751921b94a5e82ab8678c4b8437923d2a5e4eb6ead5add142073aBlock Operator
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