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 3405401 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3406783 epoch_slot_no: 15583 block_no: 3405242 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-11-21 12:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e73ca3942cd3bffd7700f4043aa10133d97d30eee29291ccdef2727ddb6ee70Block Operator
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