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 3378867 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3380249 epoch_slot_no: 10649 block_no: 3378709 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-11-15 08:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee08ca09c64eb447f599806bf9954f5bedd1a63fbe2e0de7a8947944ff494998Block Operator
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