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 3404782 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3406164 epoch_slot_no: 14964 block_no: 3404623 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2409 time: 2019-11-21 08:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ca8282c58ee58b4099a3fab3b1d3228eaa4e92fc8015533858aa9894a4cd4aaBlock Operator
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