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 3385793 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3387175 epoch_slot_no: 17575 block_no: 3385635 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1309 time: 2019-11-16 23:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b83425fb6916dbbc54b545e110d5a5c8e1cb879cb55e45259e71f080cbbc20cBlock Operator
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