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 3382130 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3383512 epoch_slot_no: 13912 block_no: 3381972 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2019-11-16 03:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e3feef4fea5e0ddfc0742abbb52b808c38d605cd818944819d097ad72e17545Block Operator
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