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 3376729 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3378111 epoch_slot_no: 8511 block_no: 3376571 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1500 time: 2019-11-14 21:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34a82e2625d2748190a0a11fafc25b481c8f93622a89c19e08aebac5e0d2a828Block Operator
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