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 3401177 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3402559 epoch_slot_no: 11359 block_no: 3401018 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-11-20 12:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2038bdfa63f3832d223d8cec9bd01ea00c29bc0ae5f979dfff0333d7f4997036Block Operator
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