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 3382267 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3383649 epoch_slot_no: 14049 block_no: 3382109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1143 time: 2019-11-16 03:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00aabe7cfd3f13e7634ef00f48b823f1a071ca5a7d3a9b7304ecf1410b4bb721Block Operator
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