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 3373815 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3375197 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 3373657 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3884 time: 2019-11-14 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x889c0a2dd283a47ec83f62440a3e6edce363a805fa0abf713f7e660fdff095e3Block Operator
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