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 3381400 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3382782 epoch_slot_no: 13182 block_no: 3381242 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3422 time: 2019-11-15 22:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9489fa893e0407dd5630dea0afc6a2f4860c207241fd9012f4afa72569ac6331Block Operator
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