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 3366213 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3367596 epoch_slot_no: 19596 block_no: 3366056 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-11-12 10:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedb251cc29a692cfd8f291824551d4da1f03376c0a2044452e7fe9ae5eede7beBlock Operator
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