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 3398646 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3400028 epoch_slot_no: 8828 block_no: 3398487 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1272 time: 2019-11-19 22:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadf0a4cdac2fbf927e6d5b0aa768e506c531534a5d68e82e0943e7ceffbf4e68Block Operator
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