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 3391816 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3393197 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 3391657 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7536 time: 2019-11-18 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e49aa4dd78d24591e99b89da3a80e6bd6f9d28b55e553849087a30433439e6bBlock Operator
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