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 3403547 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3404929 epoch_slot_no: 13729 block_no: 3403388 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1463 time: 2019-11-21 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb76fcf0de5ca86c76fe8ccfc6f5bec5b2c124b979c83b32afb4e6ef3d3919bd6Block Operator
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