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 3395985 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3397367 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 3395826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2426 time: 2019-11-19 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe276e90384d7411c96185d91a3609a20e328a7e8585226222b0b9e1e7ae87f59Block Operator
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