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 3399446 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3400828 epoch_slot_no: 9628 block_no: 3399287 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-20 03:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0354ca3edafeb33391c3d03de8b6e4f131a8c0acd6f3a0db1224f8f7764392e4Block Operator
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