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 3379340 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3380722 epoch_slot_no: 11122 block_no: 3379182 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-11-15 11:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e039a462c4940df6a4d32d7c0537b688fa7d1842ac5ca9bceac8326a4f7111dBlock Operator
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