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 3397088 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3398470 epoch_slot_no: 7270 block_no: 3396929 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1693 time: 2019-11-19 14:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7286dd68dcf276bbab48e9127f40d38a7d248fcae14416ecfb073c145ec8f24Block Operator
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