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 3396158 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3397540 epoch_slot_no: 6340 block_no: 3395999 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2019-11-19 08:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a8af485e5618bc49a273b3f80d7c8d0122cb4c6129da49f86cad773a4476942Block Operator
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