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 3401565 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3402947 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 3401406 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1554 time: 2019-11-20 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ad62967963728896f43c90757a6d3f2685c09d7a5d68a32a2c85267db52152cBlock Operator
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