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 3397425 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3398807 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 3397266 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2614 time: 2019-11-19 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa46bf4b988e2e108cf57a90e12849b3fb5f346630ac3757b60261f79463e9feBlock Operator
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