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 3388606 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3389988 epoch_slot_no: 20388 block_no: 3388448 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2196 time: 2019-11-17 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae26d490a37bce76f2210e47c003d6d58e05c9a27b4919267ea3f3bd6e969f58Block Operator
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