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 3393076 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3394458 epoch_slot_no: 3258 block_no: 3392917 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3646 time: 2019-11-18 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe506da6069835a57c711a7890366e4ece0079d2561c26a6c8ee198866dc12feBlock Operator
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