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 3397755 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3399137 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3397596 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3879 time: 2019-11-19 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabea8996ed31082a363aac69951e10a3e0bd7b8cbd828354d0697a8293ae449eBlock Operator
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