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 3381267 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3382649 epoch_slot_no: 13049 block_no: 3381109 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2019-11-15 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb67ff1913b0c05959ea0e91b9e1d49f60f8235f5e11f6ff9b7a1b36db5e8a9e2Block Operator
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