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 3378855 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3380237 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 3378697 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5877 time: 2019-11-15 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c308362b4cc36c084224dd1eb40541b1391f0b1e30a948108a82d19fff58037Block Operator
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