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 3401680 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3403062 epoch_slot_no: 11862 block_no: 3401521 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2019-11-20 15:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2e6a03a9104715682fd872e9dbd4765399ac3128ca61ceb82483ff98006b3e4Block Operator
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