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 3373817 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3375199 epoch_slot_no: 5599 block_no: 3373659 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2182 time: 2019-11-14 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c0c9d65e72e81bc16c819d10dd5b36e855e710591c2e69b10836bc309d9e15fBlock Operator
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