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 3370764 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3372146 epoch_slot_no: 2546 block_no: 3370606 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2359 time: 2019-11-13 11:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4e01af3bdc51f8c250a334a9adc14f9b2ecc06f86f5593eb302de2f79f84a50Block Operator
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