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 3366316 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3367699 epoch_slot_no: 19699 block_no: 3366159 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2610 time: 2019-11-12 11:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa868346dc30847474163d9788c9d53043b99746b86cd731ed82b7a5a285d541fBlock Operator
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