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 3371655 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3373037 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 3371497 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5178 time: 2019-11-13 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e0f76049b5a0aa0d4015bfa254162b993564d00ee19ddb69bf0f076966b20bcBlock Operator
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