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 3394536 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3395918 epoch_slot_no: 4718 block_no: 3394377 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-11-18 23:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x832e5b4ec229d9f98fbb58f79cd1eaf8a82045fe1e444a33d1fe26b1e777b24dBlock Operator
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