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 3398283 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3399665 epoch_slot_no: 8465 block_no: 3398124 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2165 time: 2019-11-19 20:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e286ed8c47850282fe8df47ce5dc1195a233a0e6a95ae52a67c762e20fc380bBlock Operator
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