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 3397232 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3398614 epoch_slot_no: 7414 block_no: 3397073 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-11-19 14:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1df23cc9041b05a956b84107c20a6da2d02f34c03f349ac20bbb2131731d7228Block Operator
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