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 3404515 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3405897 epoch_slot_no: 14697 block_no: 3404356 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-11-21 07:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb04f9c1c51f6a203c884cfe82a44a3f9aeccca10193db956a075427f90236bbBlock Operator
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