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 3373937 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3375319 epoch_slot_no: 5719 block_no: 3373779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2863 time: 2019-11-14 05:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9a5ad3b98ec8f021068cb3ff5437d5a7102b2fcea9ebc2295a7a8eec91e622dBlock Operator
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