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 3374637 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3376019 epoch_slot_no: 6419 block_no: 3374479 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2019-11-14 09:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb61756dc5216a06f94c4f8f23fb97582f3c04b2e436165e2eecf3180f73640a4Block Operator
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