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 3402479 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3403861 epoch_slot_no: 12661 block_no: 3402320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2935 time: 2019-11-20 20:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6767a7cad28ed26ed2870991e6fe4e463f65a30984afcbc1d1facc46eb5980a3Block Operator
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