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 3366557 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3367940 epoch_slot_no: 19940 block_no: 3366400 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-11-12 12:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1da865aad5e9fb3debc64709894d3499f58ed126b2ee01855fcb9f6f3cded551Block Operator
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