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 3401922 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3403304 epoch_slot_no: 12104 block_no: 3401763 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2019-11-20 16:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10df88652c9c9a0bb0333d8dd429b73ffd59c928340d69cb685d07dd3cb58f40Block Operator
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