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 3389343 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3390725 epoch_slot_no: 21125 block_no: 3389185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2061 time: 2019-11-17 19:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbd3dfe9be604c19fdc3d540a51a0460779551f2bc68130b5303668054740d5eBlock Operator
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