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 3381099 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3382481 epoch_slot_no: 12881 block_no: 3380941 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1682 time: 2019-11-15 21:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36598a29a91b9cb86232b8d754f0160a84467c16f6af671af98da1e399b50c42Block Operator
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