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 3391342 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3392723 epoch_slot_no: 1523 block_no: 3391183 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1204 time: 2019-11-18 06:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0429646f55c746a821fe33e79d684b65eb5b8ab637d25d7eed784af283fe12a8Block Operator
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