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 3396545 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3397927 epoch_slot_no: 6727 block_no: 3396386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2019-11-19 11:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2539509776fdbf00211447ecc1dc061ef365c0233e0cfd9c7e659399e1211a0Block Operator
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