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 3396662 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3398044 epoch_slot_no: 6844 block_no: 3396503 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1673 time: 2019-11-19 11:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad8169a5d14a875253055a3e74dfaf52868d316d57a6587aea5d0083c7bab8adBlock Operator
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