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 3401974 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3403356 epoch_slot_no: 12156 block_no: 3401815 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1532 time: 2019-11-20 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf04630eef44a8ef381e9f09a5795a5df691128efea62bfbe120b0c194e99a04Block Operator
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