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 3374101 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3375483 epoch_slot_no: 5883 block_no: 3373943 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-11-14 06:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78e254ffbacb58426fea41200a9cba55c5c2b04b590a9bc29bf3f6f8dbe9be74Block Operator
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