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 3379368 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3380750 epoch_slot_no: 11150 block_no: 3379210 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-11-15 11:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62e94f39193672d175a3011c99a1a3e1af4989509bce2f8006d77f37e1214b7cBlock Operator
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