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 3385544 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3386926 epoch_slot_no: 17326 block_no: 3385386 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-11-16 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c4e1e98ef5245c087a9c7bcc56f2bfe9bd3857b5a8835e38acae7ea9f29afbfBlock Operator
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