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 3383511 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3384893 epoch_slot_no: 15293 block_no: 3383353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2019-11-16 10:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43cd04caf6b405c0379b97447f99d6654a0d39fe747b34203ec439e835fe3c3aBlock Operator
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