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 3395775 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3397157 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 3395616 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4067 time: 2019-11-19 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6ed3899de577427d71a45c9a5c6b37d1eae0d7526602c800187bb39a01477f4Block Operator
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