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 3378886 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3380268 epoch_slot_no: 10668 block_no: 3378728 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2623 time: 2019-11-15 09:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x874d12908bcbf832297b33cf822011208a8aea4d8a6b5aaec4da429e1eea6a4eBlock Operator
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