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 3396266 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3397648 epoch_slot_no: 6448 block_no: 3396107 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1290 time: 2019-11-19 09:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6e1184cd9aef24a0a348b440fcd5c637f63abe04f819b659688d85b51042aeeBlock Operator
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