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 3403809 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3405191 epoch_slot_no: 13991 block_no: 3403650 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2019-11-21 03:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf8df4b72f7e8ef20c507e35800807a25e6a5cd7fa54ad9cd34e47fdcd3ab874Block Operator
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