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 3403696 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3405078 epoch_slot_no: 13878 block_no: 3403537 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1648 time: 2019-11-21 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fd1ed8d33c2a4146f08dfcf6e0a78bc28d4aa2c365ca80b167f29179890b41dBlock Operator
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