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 3374783 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3376165 epoch_slot_no: 6565 block_no: 3374625 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2539 time: 2019-11-14 10:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4902530e5ec37b3f7518850ccb4226000e0a52cb96f43bf0809b1c2f02642b2dBlock Operator
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