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 3377815 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3379197 epoch_slot_no: 9597 block_no: 3377657 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-15 03:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd96ea757afa14ef2535553b6850db625d5cd3e87f3d477f7c5f3efac6be636dbBlock Operator
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