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 3404055 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3405437 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 3403896 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3512 time: 2019-11-21 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe918b868451cf84c9978011f16408017c7fc131f26e1e642af2601f9babdefe8Block Operator
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