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 3404307 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3405689 epoch_slot_no: 14489 block_no: 3404148 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-11-21 06:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe92d7bdb2d4625b50f3c2d8332e6e320b773db048b2b8b647baf179fa747ed4dBlock Operator
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