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 3397082 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3398464 epoch_slot_no: 7264 block_no: 3396923 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1500 time: 2019-11-19 14:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22de87b45e2704e141804ba032d309a2193671c7421a98855b90e8d33b0bbedeBlock Operator
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