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 3405860 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3407242 epoch_slot_no: 16042 block_no: 3405701 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-11-21 14:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46d8c6a701715f3373eb8295ea57f115fc13a495d055e80186c4f6d7c907516fBlock Operator
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