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 3380295 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3381677 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 3380137 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4648 time: 2019-11-15 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81a8232242e82107385823b6740f18c3bbfa10a62eff73808eb306e3cace906aBlock Operator
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