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 3371008 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3372390 epoch_slot_no: 2790 block_no: 3370850 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-11-13 13:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc6eb333c5c206e25430ae5c4a68e4fc970139b7b55e1aeb71d45f722439c9f2Block Operator
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