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 3375250 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3376632 epoch_slot_no: 7032 block_no: 3375092 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3217 time: 2019-11-14 12:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x478987a9e937c7245720692dae9e9afc9c4c1d07a843148adccc7ac94e5d1e88Block Operator
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