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 3381165 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3382547 epoch_slot_no: 12947 block_no: 3381007 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3679 time: 2019-11-15 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9c964f04351a9846447d56ebc298531bab66873edb35be0db7655ba31852db0Block Operator
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