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 3395605 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3396987 epoch_slot_no: 5787 block_no: 3395446 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-11-19 05:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34d432cb15084df11243d8cb1bc82729f5a99cf4dce9e89662c575ab2d911881Block Operator
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