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 3404465 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3405847 epoch_slot_no: 14647 block_no: 3404306 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1710 time: 2019-11-21 07:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe692a541a9adb671fdfef118ed8b6bc4334fe0075bbc603fa93b1d8ccad910d5Block Operator
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