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 3377985 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3379367 epoch_slot_no: 9767 block_no: 3377827 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1374 time: 2019-11-15 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3143becdc0d676dec681562732ad10a5aecd08365cd133467878f2fa7009ad16Block Operator
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