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 3394811 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3396193 epoch_slot_no: 4993 block_no: 3394652 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-11-19 01:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c006faaec598af26a353c5add503b39f883fcc61b56b1d6cdf41c133bcf4ff6Block Operator
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