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 3381506 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3382888 epoch_slot_no: 13288 block_no: 3381348 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1812 time: 2019-11-15 23:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ebddc3471901405a79196082a7cc43e97ba0987bdae5fdf06f90d39e799577dBlock Operator
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