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 3398117 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3399499 epoch_slot_no: 8299 block_no: 3397958 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-11-19 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d89feb0b21beac681b79a114a1837ef927ab9ab1a2984fc960af6c2624e3733Block Operator
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