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 3402465 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3403847 epoch_slot_no: 12647 block_no: 3402306 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2644 time: 2019-11-20 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13129680ca5ca96525db066b666cd09dcf804df5d6a78c2e0edbb70f12717eacBlock Operator
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