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 3398208 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3399590 epoch_slot_no: 8390 block_no: 3398049 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1660 time: 2019-11-19 20:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0b1367377330db14acaf05dee3961c21b8e45c888c3a808803e46e09fea71a7Block Operator
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