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 3385960 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3387342 epoch_slot_no: 17742 block_no: 3385802 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-11-17 00:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c3b8d138b86ee53ccc2f263bd779d9bff3f04ca342d3dcc534b00fe5ee94ff9Block Operator
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