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 3389234 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3390616 epoch_slot_no: 21016 block_no: 3389076 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1893 time: 2019-11-17 18:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79ad1e7595ee26b35dcde692651d93153b0a91bf2850e624250df48d94345837Block Operator
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