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 3391198 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3392579 epoch_slot_no: 1379 block_no: 3391039 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1900 time: 2019-11-18 05:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03a8fdd8e36477c0da107def981124b750caccbe97849f8c482b57abcbe9e0feBlock Operator
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