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 3399051 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3400433 epoch_slot_no: 9233 block_no: 3398892 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1375 time: 2019-11-20 01:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd183fb40e816e0dbf941287508015cd23ab856a2c77af87815dbec5c15a25bcBlock Operator
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