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 3400221 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3401603 epoch_slot_no: 10403 block_no: 3400062 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-20 07:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48998e726513892cc7d0ed8f8718d6021ed93f566b893c0269e5ebb6146f2641Block Operator
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