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 3390849 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3392230 epoch_slot_no: 1030 block_no: 3390690 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2019-11-18 03:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d8591f0300e87c7520e512e95bfe9f33e54792501f371a04aa16fe3e906bda8Block Operator
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