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 3381220 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3382602 epoch_slot_no: 13002 block_no: 3381062 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2325 time: 2019-11-15 21:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb554cc6b478d652f4916641ffa05eac10dc7b2857948d2900a594f75202624ddBlock Operator
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