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 3398223 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3399605 epoch_slot_no: 8405 block_no: 3398064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1627 time: 2019-11-19 20:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04e839972e8523e7a566ea47a33b7d8261e8deb7a3749b28b0c3bd5336b86468Block Operator
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