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 3405217 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3406599 epoch_slot_no: 15399 block_no: 3405058 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4336 time: 2019-11-21 11:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14cf8636d97294f5af22ce29b1e6b3e1dd89c1de90c98a21f367d12d2bdaa2a2Block Operator
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