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 3366527 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3367910 epoch_slot_no: 19910 block_no: 3366370 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2561 time: 2019-11-12 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a0793b768bd0c74ec1a3ea34cd15207d67f17a681265c5ac4841f28a4e7c36eBlock Operator
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