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 3393126 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3394508 epoch_slot_no: 3308 block_no: 3392967 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 959 time: 2019-11-18 16:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x698ee7177e93021073fe49d2b2f5108dd2ee7dc411ad6a951d3de7514a327e7cBlock Operator
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