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 3365431 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3366814 epoch_slot_no: 18814 block_no: 3365274 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-11-12 06:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1565d3de69505541d351fc25ed44180ee13a983bea7235055b4b9a1f485b171Block Operator
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