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 3375461 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3376843 epoch_slot_no: 7243 block_no: 3375303 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-11-14 13:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x486ae1a23648886c3a57427c0ae360082ce43a1d439d43e6bb1c3733398bf45bBlock Operator
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