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 3391849 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3393230 epoch_slot_no: 2030 block_no: 3391690 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2080 time: 2019-11-18 09:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xece9abea9d376b54ae4ab1d6cd1b601e4c05a5d85e962accefe77fe9aa359a17Block Operator
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