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 3385338 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3386720 epoch_slot_no: 17120 block_no: 3385180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-11-16 20:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c7e4f0d61d29d23d3f8bd6b0295563abc8628cb5f0e86fe61d7367552622ef9Block Operator
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