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 3383611 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3384993 epoch_slot_no: 15393 block_no: 3383453 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4149 time: 2019-11-16 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffe9138dc4060e5357d8ebb836e8c2d4254686895e288b859a5f7f6cf8ce6f8fBlock Operator
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