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 3387860 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3389242 epoch_slot_no: 19642 block_no: 3387702 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1178 time: 2019-11-17 10:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x617d3bc882883551e56b8e5eefd637c64b69149c82c6f91cdabdf4ad2dc6c28bBlock Operator
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