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 3378854 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3380236 epoch_slot_no: 10636 block_no: 3378696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3798 time: 2019-11-15 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5de13f8fe67fe10823979d8bd6d66c72948127b93601e9d80bfa4dd1b3f7dd97Block Operator
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