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 3369755 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3371137 epoch_slot_no: 1537 block_no: 3369597 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-11-13 06:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe04894cdf23ecf47220d044506108d279d2f8d2ad608d137e57eb4e470fba0cBlock Operator
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