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 3371466 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3372848 epoch_slot_no: 3248 block_no: 3371308 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1206 time: 2019-11-13 15:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37baeea58b596a8a99a1976887ec325ece83bfcb19c8c4053bc5f6c35d6286b0Block Operator
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