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 3378931 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3380313 epoch_slot_no: 10713 block_no: 3378773 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1695 time: 2019-11-15 09:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x803e480dd18f3c3b8c1ae311c7e3d1f7f8bcb8c28913747dc41678226b3762ddBlock Operator
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