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 3381475 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3382857 epoch_slot_no: 13257 block_no: 3381317 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1697 time: 2019-11-15 23:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9712b8a7298b9e90ce49d427b73dc56bddb2d1c3a63096e4d7f81798df384ce8Block Operator
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