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 3371099 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3372481 epoch_slot_no: 2881 block_no: 3370941 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1210 time: 2019-11-13 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f797992e8e5722bed4295168fb7f7176b5dbd1d262af66e5b5329677df0685bBlock Operator
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