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 3387329 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3388711 epoch_slot_no: 19111 block_no: 3387171 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2293 time: 2019-11-17 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x831f1aa5edfd9490962e06311e072285495f9c2cec4c5198f5490c26450073d5Block Operator
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