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 3371232 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3372614 epoch_slot_no: 3014 block_no: 3371074 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 992 time: 2019-11-13 14:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22393b46e2dd8f63753c170c79605eb6004cdd6f4d1b51a34e3ac85f68d6b476Block Operator
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