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 3396809 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3398191 epoch_slot_no: 6991 block_no: 3396650 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1467 time: 2019-11-19 12:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc912be8cd6887071b1e8fa80442214c9552c3bbe0a023c9c79042a1238569d2dBlock Operator
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