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 3374298 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3375680 epoch_slot_no: 6080 block_no: 3374140 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2375 time: 2019-11-14 07:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0680d5a430810c6df924e090d7a2b9959cbfaf2f7983e1d683fd9ba973792032Block Operator
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