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 3383882 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 3385264 epoch_slot_no: 15664 block_no: 3383724 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10826 time: 2019-11-16 12:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3a3002c7383cbb388e13f64ef11499b1b0657a6bb772a9a04f190d4bbe0072eBlock Operator
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