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 3389960 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3391341 epoch_slot_no: 141 block_no: 3389801 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-11-17 22:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa743c72abe4d92e95b37d8ba310e30b2482adfc9f3e3737e70c270c23531a823Block Operator
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