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 3390798 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3392179 epoch_slot_no: 979 block_no: 3390639 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-11-18 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x893ebd2045c957cc396037f85eda8ae3aa2be62db42301c2e70eb902381ea4c5Block Operator
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