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 3395923 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3397305 epoch_slot_no: 6105 block_no: 3395764 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-11-19 07:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf28a7e8680e40b14ad23f963f223cd0b09ad867a3c1e415856a1a32a85b4ed7Block Operator
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