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 3385132 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3386514 epoch_slot_no: 16914 block_no: 3384974 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-11-16 19:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dd5e0163791ca77f1f0c1f94f12798a65bfec4f261215c9b95d5b0b74dbac9eBlock Operator
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