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 3404089 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3405471 epoch_slot_no: 14271 block_no: 3403930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2560 time: 2019-11-21 05:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x430f2ad2f532477caab4597a9dd4b62afbb27413721a1010c26b8f35550ed9acBlock Operator
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