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 3395545 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3396927 epoch_slot_no: 5727 block_no: 3395386 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1320 time: 2019-11-19 05:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf11ee23ede74b7b7d71c9e0272f7961c7e93a52f000b21ddfd0d352366c938e3Block Operator
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