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 3376192 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3377574 epoch_slot_no: 7974 block_no: 3376034 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1365 time: 2019-11-14 18:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86f5957dec0a6a5670811b8f4b5a5d52464d0eb68294b4b761b218f77b437c71Block Operator
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