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 3402153 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3403535 epoch_slot_no: 12335 block_no: 3401994 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1750 time: 2019-11-20 18:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0413328cacb0217eb9811b6123cf41bc9ce87a6b65bead51912764c32fec879eBlock Operator
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