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 3368793 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3370175 epoch_slot_no: 575 block_no: 3368635 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-11-13 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13084ac6a88eb86d96b3b1b27efb92cb40ff82b6602e245968490c0f039c9bebBlock Operator
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