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 3374370 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3375752 epoch_slot_no: 6152 block_no: 3374212 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1862 time: 2019-11-14 07:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18fb8893dd10ab0fbffdc0f962d199584f72f89630faf3b162953553835e13b5Block Operator
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