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 3388937 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3390319 epoch_slot_no: 20719 block_no: 3388779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2290 time: 2019-11-17 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1ddd19716ae8c7a8fb1f8c1e52e4c2cbd462a59dd97e0685e5ff6770205c513Block Operator
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