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 3374467 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3375849 epoch_slot_no: 6249 block_no: 3374309 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1591 time: 2019-11-14 08:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45bc7f15358c67426d2dec634f518c993af8a4b8603f98ca260f52ef0a60a649Block Operator
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