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 3401189 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3402571 epoch_slot_no: 11371 block_no: 3401030 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2019-11-20 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45500b5ff8e43db31ceeb949a08b9410c22e5d0dca43ac7d5a6232dc57ffb11fBlock Operator
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