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 3395166 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3396548 epoch_slot_no: 5348 block_no: 3395007 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2339 time: 2019-11-19 03:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaed770f50a461dbe46d1abee06754ae1de28d3a04ef555dcf7d0882a55841fe7Block Operator
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