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 3392370 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3393751 epoch_slot_no: 2551 block_no: 3392211 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2753 time: 2019-11-18 11:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9244f83f8b619bfae0fc468d59125285b657ed23810583d02590bea3ed6d16a2Block Operator
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