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 3393475 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3394857 epoch_slot_no: 3657 block_no: 3393316 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1210 time: 2019-11-18 18:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3ef070a88e304dae484b19a62f0d95c9b4861c9c7129c4118967c8e2c43b97aBlock Operator
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