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 3401666 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3403048 epoch_slot_no: 11848 block_no: 3401507 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3103 time: 2019-11-20 15:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e7020fd72d86ee9266a9362d6a10cdb4e2f9b82b37d0a553b8e5398e753da68Block Operator
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