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 3368866 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3370248 epoch_slot_no: 648 block_no: 3368708 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2988 time: 2019-11-13 01:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb544727f774814c3e24080dc0834e09058ed0739b6e9b529e9d59f9557a17adaBlock Operator
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