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 3375227 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3376609 epoch_slot_no: 7009 block_no: 3375069 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2019-11-14 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0650d0552d3f7da19dfad17732bf04e4926e33c73c3e3a797a4ce5624f810edBlock Operator
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