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 3391277 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3392658 epoch_slot_no: 1458 block_no: 3391118 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1937 time: 2019-11-18 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90edf1747fb0c5d1cdb16b1c2a9261a8bc2bc938982cc03b8f2756cbc15cc7b2Block Operator
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