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 3401546 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3402928 epoch_slot_no: 11728 block_no: 3401387 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1375 time: 2019-11-20 14:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2be558d1b7adf4dc762d0e819ac80bf59b0aaff9f8e5698fda3d69fe85bcedf7Block Operator
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