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 3400006 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3401388 epoch_slot_no: 10188 block_no: 3399847 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-11-20 06:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x701115092b001c962603ecc80e136acbda4c4b31bdae92eedb0bd90880a8a929Block Operator
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