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 3376875 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3378257 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 3376717 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5190 time: 2019-11-14 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34eed0046f8fb18ac91983409e6c8bb9601d80896721b4280894153c26a23651Block Operator
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