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 3388227 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3389609 epoch_slot_no: 20009 block_no: 3388069 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2019-11-17 12:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81c443881a18f07d801b37ee72dc5b0ec86197080b17dd1bd137d3826a8715f5Block Operator
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