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 3394567 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3395949 epoch_slot_no: 4749 block_no: 3394408 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2198 time: 2019-11-19 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x548930c5e225d9a4c0915c4160315243e82df0b26ac7f5730a40300992690b0eBlock Operator
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