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 3378885 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3380267 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 3378727 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3883 time: 2019-11-15 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cf1012d7a8f7fc8e86206abc624d4864090cc57a1a2b7949fc29d2fde410349Block Operator
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