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 3391278 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3392659 epoch_slot_no: 1459 block_no: 3391119 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-11-18 05:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x332ce85dc4f49f3562000a2540e662a5b8407288a2b416179a5c86bb091e1c93Block Operator
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