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 3368688 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3370070 epoch_slot_no: 470 block_no: 3368530 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-11-13 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54f3535468f3a42173899a37323dd8338fd28d08c14b64e8a6c5fb59dd25f30cBlock Operator
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