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 3391902 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3393283 epoch_slot_no: 2083 block_no: 3391743 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-11-18 09:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8118d2893c6e4d1a2fc044739bdab04b2f19a193c93b421bc0d50564cf6140dBlock Operator
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