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 3377055 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3378437 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 3376897 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2653 time: 2019-11-14 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf325356abde7a5ae9abe5321a1f7a022088c56566cc2fcb1a71843ebc8109836Block Operator
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