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 3378135 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3379517 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 3377977 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3914 time: 2019-11-15 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x470a7ef43eb0586cad67c9f9eb01edf480703fb1b8a70a0761a731ded48d446fBlock Operator
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