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 3379398 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3380780 epoch_slot_no: 11180 block_no: 3379240 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2516 time: 2019-11-15 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0be47ef88a545d948ff4e7aebd9f3902e71eecab161bcffa07e271e6390af019Block Operator
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