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 3392174 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3393555 epoch_slot_no: 2355 block_no: 3392015 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2019-11-18 10:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b514020146dc7ca4fe0d3cad7fe38f4b4939196eefd6c74fdb9be9af9b54d2dBlock Operator
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