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 3374204 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3375586 epoch_slot_no: 5986 block_no: 3374046 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2549 time: 2019-11-14 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23cdb8a5a657ac3e189a16ba7ea3c5a8ec42ea7e68e6c35d3eb72b2d19fb70e4Block Operator
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