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 3392988 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3394370 epoch_slot_no: 3170 block_no: 3392829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-11-18 15:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf0e1e879f41e230e122735fc13070922a8f17eb526ed9826f5bbc6cd85a92e8Block Operator
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