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 3381806 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3383188 epoch_slot_no: 13588 block_no: 3381648 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1465 time: 2019-11-16 01:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f94de27bbffa5a6f3b597b333284b8f4b02e872253d9b0a8ec8186b1f4f122eBlock Operator
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