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 3375500 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3376882 epoch_slot_no: 7282 block_no: 3375342 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2019-11-14 14:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34d62d7f1535994fb4f993c063cfec06c9b659679f6a58dad6d44d49e548e2ceBlock Operator
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