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 3405345 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3406727 epoch_slot_no: 15527 block_no: 3405186 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2260 time: 2019-11-21 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10e901ae89a628caf04b9d3b7d8e5388b1717ddd2b9de3a0eda6a4cb3a0c41c7Block Operator
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