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 3378315 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3379697 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 3378157 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1564 time: 2019-11-15 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe71569d9aeea287eaa9e1a30f481ced2cf87a5f1ee839b7449f33c56b7ce38b3Block Operator
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