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 3397801 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3399183 epoch_slot_no: 7983 block_no: 3397642 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2564 time: 2019-11-19 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3614fc5f6778486621a3a3ee25a37819a8286b83d8980f6afe6ec906c671bbf1Block Operator
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