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 3379006 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3380388 epoch_slot_no: 10788 block_no: 3378848 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-11-15 09:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe63b226eb7406a94ac77e1fd1f5d4150b3cf1badc89072623e12b425e41521e9Block Operator
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