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 3391422 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3392803 epoch_slot_no: 1603 block_no: 3391263 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3217 time: 2019-11-18 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e2a575aa0941bdef86c6a15d710ae9606759f03743b5028db057038f806e8daBlock Operator
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