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 3398475 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3399857 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 3398316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3372 time: 2019-11-19 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x698c8044c3e0d782efaed147d540212507dbfc2c59bfb215d2c4421fe3c15565Block Operator
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