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 3370923 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3372305 epoch_slot_no: 2705 block_no: 3370765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2019-11-13 12:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65406155154869201c56f34a9fad3b2aa3b34756554278b1883ea03dff0f492aBlock Operator
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