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 3396855 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3398237 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 3396696 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6964 time: 2019-11-19 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6effda43dc6fbfcaf627bda8b5d89c532c864e5441d8bcfdf3e4cbfbcbf56c9fBlock Operator
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