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 3377879 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3379261 epoch_slot_no: 9661 block_no: 3377721 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-15 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd120304539ef7ce3299a79a372a63677f28a3f72556282af7f1d21ba2ab9c44Block Operator
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