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 3370588 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3371970 epoch_slot_no: 2370 block_no: 3370430 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2019-11-13 10:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80526c15fc5d55186221e4df8d830a5e8e2a9436f929d25ae927f5586780ad8bBlock Operator
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