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 3405919 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3407301 epoch_slot_no: 16101 block_no: 3405760 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-11-21 15:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x030100df40ebb6dc2aa7162866c999fe5e484111e8bdc71a4c43547a6e2fe68eBlock Operator
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