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 3365854 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3367237 epoch_slot_no: 19237 block_no: 3365697 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1317 time: 2019-11-12 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x929648c044bbc47501a6771d93c5e69e1768f4863d8b06ed255e1c25fba752ddBlock Operator
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