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 3370909 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3372291 epoch_slot_no: 2691 block_no: 3370751 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2019-11-13 12:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c7c2921bb039f83f773cfd2d2cc8badc7f0f52a2efad009f87099556eb2d04fBlock Operator
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