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 3385644 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3387026 epoch_slot_no: 17426 block_no: 3385486 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1205 time: 2019-11-16 22:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72d9dcabbb0f0e3865b01b9b421e969a07c08ecbf5a5cf0170f83d4baa8c88baBlock Operator
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