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 3382002 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3383384 epoch_slot_no: 13784 block_no: 3381844 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4878 time: 2019-11-16 02:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e44be0e7222e08399579aff8edfbb07c437765a10ea36ade1eddd64e61c27baBlock Operator
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