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 3378876 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3380258 epoch_slot_no: 10658 block_no: 3378718 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-15 08:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69149c3eb1245282a462e156aef2b7e0ff2434a0245257b95d5549ae93ace53eBlock Operator
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