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 3398900 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3400282 epoch_slot_no: 9082 block_no: 3398741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1926 time: 2019-11-20 00:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf098b125da7fd168bc72f003a62c2bfd56edbe8334018429694d2cf02687efe7Block Operator
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