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 3405614 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3406996 epoch_slot_no: 15796 block_no: 3405455 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-11-21 13:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5caa8237fcabda7b6750d8175ee7249d27c7518bf3f492c9d071961c9ada074bBlock Operator
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