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 3381915 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3383297 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 3381757 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2573 time: 2019-11-16 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b1cfe0eac89e3c85fe1b5abaedc765baa1a4ee97cbfc8a1a64b7bb8639ad145Block Operator
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