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 3379066 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3380448 epoch_slot_no: 10848 block_no: 3378908 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2069 time: 2019-11-15 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6975413ce7b9d7d64e43c9556c2c2e8e5322f6a869ce0c3d024a813388bc837Block Operator
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