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 3394875 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3396257 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 3394716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3326 time: 2019-11-19 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ddb894621c0dde66927760ea6db64b14f4cc4b409d27bf554e5463e69d88686Block Operator
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