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 3381046 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3382428 epoch_slot_no: 12828 block_no: 3380888 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-15 21:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dff805bb7d5bbddf5b96173117ce9246b5e24c5565c56dff13191c3b37da1a8Block Operator
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