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 3404380 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3405762 epoch_slot_no: 14562 block_no: 3404221 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-11-21 06:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9bf5d1912e19ed7d9bb3e0b18ee94d47951670ca744e515d32a96e0441fc400Block Operator
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