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 3371475 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3372857 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 3371317 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4262 time: 2019-11-13 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bed343916b585fc42a26f2d483b0c6ffd01b4c413e1ff307b76865484d0000cBlock Operator
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