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 3399724 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3401106 epoch_slot_no: 9906 block_no: 3399565 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-20 04:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ae3a187854b13d3032feb4389400f9307f5591708757e296d6497f9567b7ad1Block Operator
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