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 3401535 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3402917 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 3401376 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4969 time: 2019-11-20 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77a24398c6510c460714e58d446d79e29ce9bf053ca56450692d9aac1dcafbfcBlock Operator
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