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 3398418 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3399800 epoch_slot_no: 8600 block_no: 3398259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1459 time: 2019-11-19 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fd09306fd204839172a65fb4235da0a5781108a3239c2c47d504a86556f38b4Block Operator
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