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 3373907 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3375289 epoch_slot_no: 5689 block_no: 3373749 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1718 time: 2019-11-14 05:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97015db8b185f1cd072d70b0ede7d37793b1fe6665a1bb5a342cea583ab2a079Block Operator
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