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 3399333 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3400715 epoch_slot_no: 9515 block_no: 3399174 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2107 time: 2019-11-20 02:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ab13f7a795e8ad8e848505316fb1a1b08636c7028ce715849cc2d9e24dd935dBlock Operator
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