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 3366434 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3367817 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 3366277 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5544 time: 2019-11-12 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf346f0de5c5ba0c87e552026c42453afc502d2e982255268ca3ae11df52a96cfBlock Operator
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