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 3391724 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3393105 epoch_slot_no: 1905 block_no: 3391565 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2264 time: 2019-11-18 08:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf65ea7936d59ecf8b225394957f4284e2c75d4b956cfe914d2c9d5afc0002ed4Block Operator
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