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 3379216 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3380598 epoch_slot_no: 10998 block_no: 3379058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1935 time: 2019-11-15 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1849d7c950eb284d3299448a6a9665b9f84b797a1d3017b3e7aa4dc9b334275fBlock Operator
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