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 3397274 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3398656 epoch_slot_no: 7456 block_no: 3397115 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1997 time: 2019-11-19 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe65ecce7ff0b3e8a1c4a9d54cd3b3ec3a0f0b4c0c491f49495d5e6609a58282cBlock Operator
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