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 3400453 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3401835 epoch_slot_no: 10635 block_no: 3400294 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1125 time: 2019-11-20 08:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a7b66cac1c7a795ca43a3d26816a6cf7382f0aadfd7793feb25bb4f7107d305Block Operator
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