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 3404149 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3405531 epoch_slot_no: 14331 block_no: 3403990 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-11-21 05:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ca06a6d18b0d09816814c5dc9638a1591d37229f5f941a09ace2f9f3cee0353Block Operator
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