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 3380436 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3381818 epoch_slot_no: 12218 block_no: 3380278 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2044 time: 2019-11-15 17:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e301a8a87dd5fc4e51eb6c0808c8c02e6a1a282f06ee4dba10f7b34492a8c7fBlock Operator
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