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 3405623 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3407005 epoch_slot_no: 15805 block_no: 3405464 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1307 time: 2019-11-21 13:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x183a78b45ea7df31fe7bf8a4348b55595c7925e658af1a5e8db4adbbce18ec53Block Operator
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