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 3391858 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3393239 epoch_slot_no: 2039 block_no: 3391699 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1665 time: 2019-11-18 09:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6720abdba5ceddbfbd6545d3cefa221f60b2e99b6fbc7480d4e17608d069ff5cBlock Operator
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