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 3392008 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3393389 epoch_slot_no: 2189 block_no: 3391849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3484 time: 2019-11-18 09:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecc0836cc5a300ea7f7d36821bc86b0ab00cd63025c2bca84b1c89e20065361bBlock Operator
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