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 3401355 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3402737 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 3401196 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4280 time: 2019-11-20 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82579e05e31a3abb43eac5677ed6bfb2b2b46f88f3467627c5e89fcdd52d15a1Block Operator
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