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 3389128 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3390510 epoch_slot_no: 20910 block_no: 3388970 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-17 17:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfab3a6cfbb75c211ad01dc37a47c599c49d037a4ff2a32c619c7343b7acb1f5eBlock Operator
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