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 3365818 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3367201 epoch_slot_no: 19201 block_no: 3365661 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1691 time: 2019-11-12 08:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1dd1373c23ceb599b61f259eefd6f4bfaf51c56d8b6d94bf4b6dd0d92bd255aBlock Operator
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