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 3392745 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3394127 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 3392586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1575 time: 2019-11-18 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeeaf1ced3d850d29732d52d53743cee2e9af9b74832fc40f95355dd16a90b6efBlock Operator
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