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 3374536 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3375918 epoch_slot_no: 6318 block_no: 3374378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2442 time: 2019-11-14 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d7e9d7a45f59823e892c75235d4925577b4fe0bbea424f05151fb7700e1fc01Block Operator
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