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 3405855 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3407237 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 3405696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4426 time: 2019-11-21 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79b5e6dd3dcdc63e5ea33a36043e0fdf09a8fa6037d741b3a96ce1142f862fe4Block Operator
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