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 3397599 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3398981 epoch_slot_no: 7781 block_no: 3397440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-11-19 16:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63003670374ab704eb6fd0f807adbf630bf04ef05b85a42937966ffafa0df7bdBlock Operator
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