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 3403801 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3405183 epoch_slot_no: 13983 block_no: 3403642 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-11-21 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x321a67633264804830279d95549ef51db90c7d5a56b9401a4af1858381e21aa8Block Operator
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