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 3383539 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3384921 epoch_slot_no: 15321 block_no: 3383381 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-11-16 10:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e72bfd4bf1293dde1c346bd55294500eb367d162718ea11b4b2cf52aa40bc94Block Operator
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