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 3401289 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3402671 epoch_slot_no: 11471 block_no: 3401130 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5587 time: 2019-11-20 13:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe47f10f623785ebd31f542985dee9c45108add176bed940de19b07fcbf58052Block Operator
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