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 3398396 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3399778 epoch_slot_no: 8578 block_no: 3398237 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-11-19 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x412a0d467665a9f8f848c4b46aee39e780b15a894b9a4f002aa20079eaeeaac0Block Operator
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