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 3367296 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3368679 epoch_slot_no: 20679 block_no: 3367139 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-11-12 16:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b8a4180fceb276648a9c8e9cb928702f6bcf84bbf9b834cf322d1480a6ac3d1Block Operator
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