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 3405495 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3406877 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 3405336 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4963 time: 2019-11-21 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62748b269b32b1a1487afc9d92fa4f597527351fa34681d69fef9f41f26b37caBlock Operator
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