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 3385568 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3386950 epoch_slot_no: 17350 block_no: 3385410 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1920 time: 2019-11-16 22:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78e9bfcc4481d32b6185217b7ca0f7b3c00262b98bace18aa09d48d36e730b20Block Operator
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