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 3378831 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3380213 epoch_slot_no: 10613 block_no: 3378673 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2019-11-15 08:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x476ea2ea356150ec56055f2a770d6bbb1e0678f5708632f3c76e2cf14327d827Block Operator
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