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 3404901 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3406283 epoch_slot_no: 15083 block_no: 3404742 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-11-21 09:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd0a511e363125325518d87a0ed033063f2742734db609e09485e7fb03bcecc3Block Operator
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