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 3369857 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3371239 epoch_slot_no: 1639 block_no: 3369699 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3197 time: 2019-11-13 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a0f77268a940bd04291cb7fa7d2f2b944187d93c66c6bbf74f33d764d675898Block Operator
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