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 3393152 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3394534 epoch_slot_no: 3334 block_no: 3392993 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2699 time: 2019-11-18 16:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5da519a3dc41c197dd8e49858c183c1171cb5458b59d2aaf9d416e27e8cc22a6Block Operator
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