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 3384620 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3386002 epoch_slot_no: 16402 block_no: 3384462 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1656 time: 2019-11-16 16:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe96c07ac7c2ac72c0bf45848b13b04fc4d539aae80d236bdbcbf483b7ec3ee73Block Operator
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