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 3392775 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3394157 epoch_slot_no: 2957 block_no: 3392616 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2375 time: 2019-11-18 14:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19e1672023738e918a84b57c883871c22897a0da1a4d2d32b58e948f25217b9aBlock Operator
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