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 3386009 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3387391 epoch_slot_no: 17791 block_no: 3385851 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-17 00:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x158b7f75c4fd6fe1324fcffbe1b4b4a70098ed821b05d6e2ba12f090c09d0d86Block Operator
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