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 3405941 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3407323 epoch_slot_no: 16123 block_no: 3405782 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3746 time: 2019-11-21 15:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae5edee88b5c03ff6021d7b5935dda3b00dc5aea6c4625778f9dd512a01bd56dBlock Operator
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