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 3388876 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3390258 epoch_slot_no: 20658 block_no: 3388718 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2052 time: 2019-11-17 16:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72537cb30d1f6aff73d72b2c83bf5c079cf4a056851c2e8409a270b9bb041273Block Operator
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