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 3405759 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3407141 epoch_slot_no: 15941 block_no: 3405600 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2019-11-21 14:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8094af7a91cd4a832147fd57d09f4866a912898236ebe4c7ffed91040d4e7a11Block Operator
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