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 3382604 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3383986 epoch_slot_no: 14386 block_no: 3382446 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2616 time: 2019-11-16 05:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2e4278991d57375c0608d3c303597a80ddce9a4dc68e40e9e828b597e0cdc99Block Operator
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