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 3368503 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3369885 epoch_slot_no: 285 block_no: 3368345 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1177 time: 2019-11-12 23:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb5fa371ac807f603468b2a889fd5f04b6d99ed618ca7d3f274eb28cba4f3676Block Operator
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