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 3375416 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3376798 epoch_slot_no: 7198 block_no: 3375258 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1980 time: 2019-11-14 13:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c1f388fd98138345cd5323cb205de3b5671e6c8acfdc6eee17f8bcb8ad57e8bBlock Operator
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