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 3366051 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3367434 epoch_slot_no: 19434 block_no: 3365894 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-12 09:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x345961f6716de92cd0afff0c8370d149ecac7a2a4c32669ec880c664be939495Block Operator
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