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 3391647 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3393028 epoch_slot_no: 1828 block_no: 3391488 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4763 time: 2019-11-18 07:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73d0491103cc331a2ae0ada38cc67f932a4d13ceeb3e3dd5a95b292c7a28b315Block Operator
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