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 3375476 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3376858 epoch_slot_no: 7258 block_no: 3375318 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1878 time: 2019-11-14 14:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72cfd5da5b786e0e180bb213e25221ccc7dd3bf22b1b17fe23fe54c69b2bb43cBlock Operator
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