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 3396800 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3398182 epoch_slot_no: 6982 block_no: 3396641 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2019-11-19 12:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b2d2d91f8c302007eec8a53acb11cb44d73ffa7b2f17f40d5e4d363ffeb164fBlock Operator
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