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 3396883 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3398265 epoch_slot_no: 7065 block_no: 3396724 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2019-11-19 12:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc39d7f07c9ddb2242f6ff062e0000664360540973c89913a9cafe078c739aa2fBlock Operator
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