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 3371862 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3373244 epoch_slot_no: 3644 block_no: 3371704 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1989 time: 2019-11-13 17:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97776101071bb9ae7227a7a6afdec7abd8181199223f5335e5330aec4d8130d9Block Operator
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