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 3400786 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3402168 epoch_slot_no: 10968 block_no: 3400627 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4049 time: 2019-11-20 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x170bdcc98fd9e6ac77fc63e631d88f342f67c7901e3ad77c7f51e0d25d10e66aBlock Operator
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