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 3382859 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3384241 epoch_slot_no: 14641 block_no: 3382701 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1660 time: 2019-11-16 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60f808f7d4a91b4af222a3758e8ce8e63b30c7c8cea89e941e434cb4b393f303Block Operator
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