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 3380738 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3382120 epoch_slot_no: 12520 block_no: 3380580 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-15 19:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08a69edd01cc9e8212e32ef513859c009189023f5d65a00f139fd890b80ba7c7Block Operator
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