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 3370897 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3372279 epoch_slot_no: 2679 block_no: 3370739 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1320 time: 2019-11-13 12:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cd8e6f8b3c0737b6b613f99a352a7d11400776c5df9a8525ae2c11962dc5ed1Block Operator
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