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 3399652 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3401034 epoch_slot_no: 9834 block_no: 3399493 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3604 time: 2019-11-20 04:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe796f804b589a08d57d2155e37a08cf8397de8a4e511061f71719786fe809a54Block Operator
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