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 3380196 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3381578 epoch_slot_no: 11978 block_no: 3380038 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2283 time: 2019-11-15 16:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8ce3d66032aea87e91f7e4b0cbd72cbbc0365d6edba75fa5bea00c270fd9c5bBlock Operator
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