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 3405307 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3406689 epoch_slot_no: 15489 block_no: 3405148 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2329 time: 2019-11-21 11:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77f0eda7b3dd500fc748d7269ea328e54621da7c4456a4fa9b9b65499d149dbaBlock Operator
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