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 3388981 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3390363 epoch_slot_no: 20763 block_no: 3388823 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2624 time: 2019-11-17 17:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf75c2b3d69ac43f2690b5cbe3c4757443545e5be4dc8786496243028d5b0fa34Block Operator
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