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 3370660 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3372042 epoch_slot_no: 2442 block_no: 3370502 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2019-11-13 11:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe454101a59e9b4225038b68b0dcc6fb3d4b8fd788611748797bf930117460840Block Operator
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