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 3380167 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3381549 epoch_slot_no: 11949 block_no: 3380009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-15 16:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0fcb0adf02b7d92a06a0311292964a62d90fd390b5966223d2a25b747087685Block Operator
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