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 3400632 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3402014 epoch_slot_no: 10814 block_no: 3400473 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2019-11-20 09:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45d34b5b4d31d64210f60dadf5e2740fdda7a81f5c8bd0b5a23df7cd9730fa3bBlock Operator
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