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 3398870 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3400252 epoch_slot_no: 9052 block_no: 3398711 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2019-11-20 00:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x584bdda36f0ed1a96e7c4b278c3e0658dc5ab8a478510f33fe88a0cfd972e610Block Operator
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