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 3374468 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3375850 epoch_slot_no: 6250 block_no: 3374310 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2019-11-14 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9158ec03e077c286160e543b9259377ab242f4be409d1a3a58c6bc3f06bfce98Block Operator
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