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 3396928 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3398310 epoch_slot_no: 7110 block_no: 3396769 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-11-19 13:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8794c3686255cbb6681652a3aacaec1bf63da78b69cca44ba690b58feac23be9Block Operator
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