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 3392926 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3394308 epoch_slot_no: 3108 block_no: 3392767 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3629 time: 2019-11-18 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf4fe0caa82e837d8e09fa4ca0cc3be7bc49c656b5fbb2dc11232cf3b1ffa11aBlock Operator
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