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 3389947 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3391328 epoch_slot_no: 128 block_no: 3389788 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2231 time: 2019-11-17 22:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2e9c7c5f9c05e25373b7076c70df0b204bc6ca146b7c4a94f2e6efce46edbc6Block Operator
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