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 3365516 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3366899 epoch_slot_no: 18899 block_no: 3365359 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3671 time: 2019-11-12 06:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe190813bfeae73612665878c5cfa605e0c3c71c8728d64b0d022120c08f97e5cBlock Operator
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