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 3392641 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3394023 epoch_slot_no: 2823 block_no: 3392482 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-11-18 13:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeac387036f53f58d2e3dec4162f5b827a55b54e349e3b8f2608d37bf70fe29bfBlock Operator
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