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 3386786 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3388168 epoch_slot_no: 18568 block_no: 3386628 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2690 time: 2019-11-17 04:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1323fc8d9166186407d0a05a4ead12e98b6cdedfaa5112e3ff91d9b670ecc4d8Block Operator
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