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 3391768 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3393149 epoch_slot_no: 1949 block_no: 3391609 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1361 time: 2019-11-18 08:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe4e90fda630a35dd80fc06ce1aaa0a985ad04c576ef4a18b5517c3518c13afeBlock Operator
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