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 3395795 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3397177 epoch_slot_no: 5977 block_no: 3395636 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-11-19 06:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe263014cea40ed287da69a391561396a0cbb22305933b02963f5a12c24226415Block Operator
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