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 3405659 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3407041 epoch_slot_no: 15841 block_no: 3405500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2019-11-21 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71ee4e3bd15e9feebc33a9b4b6e121eb9533ab3091642cd93f43b706ba16e6c5Block Operator
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