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 3387869 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3389251 epoch_slot_no: 19651 block_no: 3387711 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-17 10:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedc91ee0c53b12cffb25cf87b8ef059cdf98e75ceb7e3985e9b437112c9b6efeBlock Operator
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