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 3382468 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3383850 epoch_slot_no: 14250 block_no: 3382310 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2194 time: 2019-11-16 04:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb09bb200073af45bd95ef1f1f7809cc1a0bc61ee846289f950567f6f4841b6aBlock Operator
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