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 3391276 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3392657 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 3391117 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5366 time: 2019-11-18 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4a187ad78c5e27f019bbaa333df66a8293cfbd04fffffdb93d03f47bd9f6b68Block Operator
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