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 3389117 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3390499 epoch_slot_no: 20899 block_no: 3388959 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2745 time: 2019-11-17 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90e0c4e7f2b54f09d45f68f62a7fe958071eb2ac09420a1c310a816686264092Block Operator
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