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 3366302 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3367685 epoch_slot_no: 19685 block_no: 3366145 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-11-12 11:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x423c5fb8bf87e1a525ece603584c19ec87c77495f2a8ce34359e702417dadd4bBlock Operator
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