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 3391678 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3393059 epoch_slot_no: 1859 block_no: 3391519 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2942 time: 2019-11-18 08:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6fc3e41803fa8279425c3b403f281d76b3c005812d1a0ea819fa3ee8a5c69cfBlock Operator
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