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 3366325 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3367708 epoch_slot_no: 19708 block_no: 3366168 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3163 time: 2019-11-12 11:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb3bb79ecc2905691722f7f334e57ad7277f67e4c5de28a75656f196938e9e6bBlock Operator
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