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 3385105 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3386487 epoch_slot_no: 16887 block_no: 3384947 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1262 time: 2019-11-16 19:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ccd3784991544b1e67673001868d9e87030312e3557505f703f79f5fc323581Block Operator
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