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 3371034 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3372416 epoch_slot_no: 2816 block_no: 3370876 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1000 time: 2019-11-13 13:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8688b9832a96e5e46367689c224cc9fb2880a14682362188a47831abd49bd21fBlock Operator
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