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 3397260 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3398642 epoch_slot_no: 7442 block_no: 3397101 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2019-11-19 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d7058662038a06442ec929ab0696063bcb23fb92b51b808912a9e70a6bc1cfeBlock Operator
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