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 3383958 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3385340 epoch_slot_no: 15740 block_no: 3383800 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2019-11-16 13:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9537ca030f6eaa60564af930bdfacf4c3b772cf06cb10cf2d5990613be1ec74eBlock Operator
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