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 3388531 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3389913 epoch_slot_no: 20313 block_no: 3388373 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1712 time: 2019-11-17 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb40a26be7ef32e24798d63c30b3621f3168aa05c0d6f68b6e5431ddf4242140cBlock Operator
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