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 3371019 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3372401 epoch_slot_no: 2801 block_no: 3370861 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2019-11-13 13:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8eb98817ad07c1f961f3d0b1ac3dc38af15fa9ecd2eadb27f0f593d0b26c7baaBlock Operator
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