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 3381521 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3382903 epoch_slot_no: 13303 block_no: 3381363 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1816 time: 2019-11-15 23:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x364cbe58b56922604365ffbcfb3908d6f642eed748ecadb51077e8bcc6363213Block Operator
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