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 3382485 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3383867 epoch_slot_no: 14267 block_no: 3382327 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1894 time: 2019-11-16 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x679e4ad3d03138b9d912f1dd0260c8687d5a12e30318ee10eed0f6c9b6a16979Block Operator
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