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 3405504 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3406886 epoch_slot_no: 15686 block_no: 3405345 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1426 time: 2019-11-21 12:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c58e4a727d61148e8fe2301b31139d22dd25686e4895c5cc1a1acf1341ef9a9Block Operator
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