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 3400966 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3402348 epoch_slot_no: 11148 block_no: 3400807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4861 time: 2019-11-20 11:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebdd001640950bc6f611a2859d9eb454023f174db8ec8c6cb62c612ad04cc500Block Operator
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