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 3383837 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3385219 epoch_slot_no: 15619 block_no: 3383679 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-11-16 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd15d270d084e22c29f85af3d9d56fe736f81435f8ab6de372d92b06d7def7703Block Operator
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