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 3379292 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3380674 epoch_slot_no: 11074 block_no: 3379134 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2019-11-15 11:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x331ecebc69e62bc333c4712e6f0d54dcde5b26b2dbc0576fc92985853d937dc6Block Operator
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