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 3370085 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3371467 epoch_slot_no: 1867 block_no: 3369927 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-11-13 08:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7afa3736ddf79d91839e7428e128d6aa1fb91a33cd388cd8fbfb629c2e21ada8Block Operator
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