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 3390819 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3392200 epoch_slot_no: 1000 block_no: 3390660 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1542 time: 2019-11-18 03:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0f9fb248197b2bb68b34c6a0eb8645ca478736a9f2f196f502747c7eb0abccaBlock Operator
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