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 3401132 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3402514 epoch_slot_no: 11314 block_no: 3400973 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-11-20 12:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x801d5cd0092399c120e7159c1ec475961066c0679d5f301d4dc0a06db7f64e32Block Operator
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