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 3365863 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3367246 epoch_slot_no: 19246 block_no: 3365706 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3066 time: 2019-11-12 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde07e71d67b271d21d3d1003011141babcf1029cac808b76a5be31fd7291b30cBlock Operator
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