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 3382272 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3383654 epoch_slot_no: 14054 block_no: 3382114 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-11-16 03:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65eaed5f5c474ba08756c1787e29029c72defb3364c54bd87be5ed0ab823cbbbBlock Operator
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