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 3382408 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3383790 epoch_slot_no: 14190 block_no: 3382250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1951 time: 2019-11-16 04:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ef8ed5be71824235b0af701785e4d8bcee3b64642026f070ddf547388291fddBlock Operator
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