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 3368941 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3370323 epoch_slot_no: 723 block_no: 3368783 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1892 time: 2019-11-13 01:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8e05951027d1125c8b4eda8b70d582a6fa9d28ebb1248eaad01b7fdf7e1a607Block Operator
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