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 3391196 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3392577 epoch_slot_no: 1377 block_no: 3391037 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2019-11-18 05:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdd16b3253b6c8de6125d1f5564374030696a14c5a59aa1c3575d65bc5aa63a2Block Operator
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