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 3391126 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3392507 epoch_slot_no: 1307 block_no: 3390967 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2019-11-18 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x942fe12a1bce265ec0e3c255a77e105292a03eb068021c75240f3240a7655417Block Operator
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