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 3371441 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3372823 epoch_slot_no: 3223 block_no: 3371283 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-11-13 15:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26bd0fa947a46ed1f17b67707c2849810decafb965c43ef180855bb61db8d31cBlock Operator
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