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 3389223 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3390605 epoch_slot_no: 21005 block_no: 3389065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1695 time: 2019-11-17 18:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e4716879513b05735c5a95df1507068d53a61367bbc08ae1dd5f78c894e9d3fBlock Operator
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