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 3371640 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3373022 epoch_slot_no: 3422 block_no: 3371482 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2019-11-13 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e00c1c874b08e9740931f4812e06b20ef58a4d17591be50a48e153564c9e8a4Block Operator
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