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 3372285 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3373667 epoch_slot_no: 4067 block_no: 3372127 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1673 time: 2019-11-13 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf128d5c2653bd5ba73aa2d7ee8acbab14de2589995eb60f0ceb0e17c5b4631feBlock Operator
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