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 3397935 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3399317 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 3397776 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2019-11-19 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75d920bac8155e9062519b2c90d23f3a5569d6c469d58144a0b8fa4bbeed6a65Block Operator
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