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 3390284 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3391665 epoch_slot_no: 465 block_no: 3390125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1177 time: 2019-11-18 00:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52a3d0e2b85568bc3f825a6b6e85f9597525a10135282eeb03319696bed9ed4bBlock Operator
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