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 3386906 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3388288 epoch_slot_no: 18688 block_no: 3386748 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1338 time: 2019-11-17 05:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5856786f0fcee80b67783ea1326aa5340576d20a668e65fda7d6112fc3133227Block Operator
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