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 3401761 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3403143 epoch_slot_no: 11943 block_no: 3401602 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-20 16:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2695b7a8d2c9e29e6a1df4208f6d91ef2e6e02689079db21f67c6ba8d18614caBlock Operator
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