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 3401205 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3402587 epoch_slot_no: 11387 block_no: 3401046 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1855 time: 2019-11-20 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6275df6c48ca73a8239387b4c0256b359133e3b5799fb52568ac4540a5dbef02Block Operator
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