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 3390248 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3391629 epoch_slot_no: 429 block_no: 3390089 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1177 time: 2019-11-18 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70ee9676652b09d0843a514f15730ec01a1e11e2c2078c701197172b30ceeafbBlock Operator
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