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 3377638 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3379020 epoch_slot_no: 9420 block_no: 3377480 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-15 02:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07f37912f8f0dedac4426c510158e2ba75f45e4b2000105953f82cdbd1d7228fBlock Operator
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