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 3371864 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3373246 epoch_slot_no: 3646 block_no: 3371706 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1538 time: 2019-11-13 18:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62d9f9049d355959e43e49fb5a9dbf127018f6945a33c1a0ab16c920ebf9196dBlock Operator
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