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 3401114 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3402496 epoch_slot_no: 11296 block_no: 3400955 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1384 time: 2019-11-20 12:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x865087b39188b32d3ac9f3c44ed7a48e478cb6f0cbe8dfa1c0dbb3df28a309e2Block Operator
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