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 3388476 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3389858 epoch_slot_no: 20258 block_no: 3388318 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-11-17 14:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x025e29442e7e5453f030b15a9766a00b62dc0f7f3d748e017f524ad70d56ae53Block Operator
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