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 3382982 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3384364 epoch_slot_no: 14764 block_no: 3382824 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-11-16 07:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56f9cf9be8c00a280ed8d1269c74c1310c5e5af51435e2cd8e19ec1d3a9be580Block Operator
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