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 3383988 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3385370 epoch_slot_no: 15770 block_no: 3383830 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2896 time: 2019-11-16 13:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc399937d8d54f0f637866f062ed0c658662102b76ef2f118075525ec3a7bf015Block Operator
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