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 3376170 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3377552 epoch_slot_no: 7952 block_no: 3376012 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2019-11-14 17:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5986eb9ee57f809c729596d4b5cad041118cae307e3a8c405ba0a5cc9ee2ef53Block Operator
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