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 3380633 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3382015 epoch_slot_no: 12415 block_no: 3380475 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4951 time: 2019-11-15 18:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb016b6b8937414899065ff361cdc0c229a801e02ba4b0d54d55faf235e906cc2Block Operator
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