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 3397472 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3398854 epoch_slot_no: 7654 block_no: 3397313 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2019-11-19 16:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x111c82fbf99514acde742756551d21a8065fda4d890535a6d2e122b8102bcfa0Block Operator
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