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 3403725 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3405107 epoch_slot_no: 13907 block_no: 3403566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-11-21 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e116d7d3bcee5fe0f840c99818cd29ae31635686e334c96709fd42d66d551f9Block Operator
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