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 3383220 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3384602 epoch_slot_no: 15002 block_no: 3383062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2009 time: 2019-11-16 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8a8cd587cad4c3a59027f7b88d8c7208d13be79976b83bcc52b5da5d6d26e56Block Operator
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