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 3384676 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3386058 epoch_slot_no: 16458 block_no: 3384518 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2019-11-16 17:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x753c4ba2ed26ecfb5c5198f7fc684a4199935dcd3d71b9a9b133608a90ca2b21Block Operator
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