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 3393347 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3394729 epoch_slot_no: 3529 block_no: 3393188 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2273 time: 2019-11-18 17:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa06dac8f086acb9ebe8086ebb9dff0cb29490ce94e906fb42a56e291dc59891eBlock Operator
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