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 3405553 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3406935 epoch_slot_no: 15735 block_no: 3405394 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-11-21 13:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeca2c78a4525a2c55d5193d6fa3bbe352789b40386508634d5a3bcf4d6fe07f3Block Operator
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