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 3388935 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3390317 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 3388777 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4987 time: 2019-11-17 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f8a3bc0951ce6bf45670e66ef5868c0efc6461e6a48b508c2847e2d45d57f45Block Operator
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