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 3378599 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3379981 epoch_slot_no: 10381 block_no: 3378441 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1708 time: 2019-11-15 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f9acabf21f5b8adc78fe8318c50b107877f50df5d3de7e9cb1a54230e3a2eb7Block Operator
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