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 3370087 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3371469 epoch_slot_no: 1869 block_no: 3369929 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2437 time: 2019-11-13 08:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16e8b2de85bcdd8f387ae0ba652f8f77b0cf117447aeea79b56759aff7cdb7e6Block Operator
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