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 3404416 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3405798 epoch_slot_no: 14598 block_no: 3404257 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2360 time: 2019-11-21 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe8c2928c6f95454cea8a4ab22a8d5d90dd3d13b9d228624604316a360612ca7Block Operator
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