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 3374995 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3376377 epoch_slot_no: 6777 block_no: 3374837 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1627 time: 2019-11-14 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8aa90631a30e64af66fa11e534d1a0a53d5a162811d982b4746a076127b8e6abBlock Operator
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