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 3395665 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3397047 epoch_slot_no: 5847 block_no: 3395506 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1882 time: 2019-11-19 06:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fc44688d926da2aacc5d31e79629f6fe4d1125ff6e7ac6396db68bdc8697622Block Operator
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