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 3384102 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3385484 epoch_slot_no: 15884 block_no: 3383944 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-11-16 13:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4445d8b51f35679e9f3ec4c4291f06a82d3c82bac33b7429afc494b92a86592Block Operator
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