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 3366903 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3368286 epoch_slot_no: 20286 block_no: 3366746 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1728 time: 2019-11-12 14:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3564cd7c1de1bc8ced84bdb47cfb885e512caf0c0d7d53ce9e115c8bfff13e9fBlock Operator
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