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 3380305 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3381687 epoch_slot_no: 12087 block_no: 3380147 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-15 16:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ac5f291efe34ecd00d0ad823310104ce88abb267319b7c0bdf989c1d02568bbBlock Operator
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