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 3404826 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3406208 epoch_slot_no: 15008 block_no: 3404667 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4018 time: 2019-11-21 09:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadd352e7e78d1c4e2a2027ffcf00ce35b39cb7d7c775a45bd7f04cc2ec21e36fBlock Operator
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