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 3366503 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3367886 epoch_slot_no: 19886 block_no: 3366346 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-11-12 12:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9b261394f7cd7395feb2d18e48885aefb03fa53e1e363c3393df46c16ed2004Block Operator
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