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 3392866 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3394248 epoch_slot_no: 3048 block_no: 3392707 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1920 time: 2019-11-18 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8be4becbfe872a5b87ed8de8742054fef068a98bdf88d3d69098d1c594131bdBlock Operator
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