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 3395955 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3397337 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 3395796 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5155 time: 2019-11-19 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67cea4f0a5191518f7c8a603f5e0b7afcba446a7a48cbf60893c1a44b6c60257Block Operator
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