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 3380964 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3382346 epoch_slot_no: 12746 block_no: 3380806 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1888 time: 2019-11-15 20:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d17e91d4c4d4eef318ae4110106fccabcb6298ae7faa670e5fd31fc1de5167dBlock Operator
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