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 3380331 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3381713 epoch_slot_no: 12113 block_no: 3380173 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-15 17:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf97093e37fd46b8b385e7e1fdb4f7c1a5a5cff1757892cae79609c185e52335cBlock Operator
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