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 3391948 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3393329 epoch_slot_no: 2129 block_no: 3391789 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2019-11-18 09:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1d18209967e37a93ebdaa6637b29ad439ba0d8680fe219d3ba1d1bdefcd78c8Block Operator
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