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 3375318 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3376700 epoch_slot_no: 7100 block_no: 3375160 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-11-14 13:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05797e72883808426c54d79664a0b33c51a96a4a0b1298bdbde0407b8244afdbBlock Operator
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