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 3389120 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3390502 epoch_slot_no: 20902 block_no: 3388962 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3921 time: 2019-11-17 17:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb520c2529451eb36704b1fd71d60f41533feea2d493f608d0b432ae48dbda14bBlock Operator
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