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 3405367 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3406749 epoch_slot_no: 15549 block_no: 3405208 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2749 time: 2019-11-21 12:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfc832084963add4ddc635adbf28120e634802a8a2d1f682d7fed31cfaeeddb7Block Operator
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