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 3378705 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3380087 epoch_slot_no: 10487 block_no: 3378547 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3162 time: 2019-11-15 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce45dddc9a4f955481585c88c49e070e76a696a0927528703f27baea5b11fe21Block Operator
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