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 3404780 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3406162 epoch_slot_no: 14962 block_no: 3404621 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1849 time: 2019-11-21 08:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9043322d31bb68ec2c08c12a0f5e4d723ff9e58035bcf7c6afd321d520ae13ebBlock Operator
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