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 3395638 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3397020 epoch_slot_no: 5820 block_no: 3395479 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1086 time: 2019-11-19 06:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9eb05e1296884511885c60c7154d587ee434a28ae4725c3e54bad4a8fb86772Block Operator
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