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 3381226 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3382608 epoch_slot_no: 13008 block_no: 3381068 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-11-15 22:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc59b78564dd8f3e7859e0ebc647cde33091f3266ce54b1c4a8999fadfbb06083Block Operator
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