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 3400861 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3402243 epoch_slot_no: 11043 block_no: 3400702 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3166 time: 2019-11-20 11:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2832738f29e124b9bb42b53220561c104bad4a19fefa775b4b11cc944595c490Block Operator
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