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 3383641 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3385023 epoch_slot_no: 15423 block_no: 3383483 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2383 time: 2019-11-16 11:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fbf80c8f38780a90008e166d1f468bc6f24f1591949ef20a3898761c7e0fa34Block Operator
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