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 3391798 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3393179 epoch_slot_no: 1979 block_no: 3391639 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-11-18 08:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e7e55f3dc7ea60f5c9776011a95381f6cc4d73ed3da3e8bf63c1abc013b99f7Block Operator
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