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 3396048 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3397430 epoch_slot_no: 6230 block_no: 3395889 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-11-19 08:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd78e8f277d083c294204d4a2d68a7d8f7abaf44f9ad8e4c3c451d23cf0b895eBlock Operator
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