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 3376153 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3377535 epoch_slot_no: 7935 block_no: 3375995 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1878 time: 2019-11-14 17:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa351b3c3ca7987a1f7610b1e71a2f08f7a104dfcd0a48e2232d68269fcdceaefBlock Operator
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