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 3391226 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3392607 epoch_slot_no: 1407 block_no: 3391067 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1883 time: 2019-11-18 05:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f8a22945aa79eccc4c58793f193298c6b46430e02d6c6d26e0ca9d11a745206Block Operator
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