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 3404796 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3406178 epoch_slot_no: 14978 block_no: 3404637 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2019-11-21 08:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffaff532044653449708fbb235b2bc42a433679ddc4a37b4a8030cef64488ce3Block Operator
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