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 3378764 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3380146 epoch_slot_no: 10546 block_no: 3378606 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1709 time: 2019-11-15 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bd8e78402eb916b98a3ffdc266a7f868e55b3ea6a9e6c458c176adb9005e77dBlock Operator
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