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 3405960 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3407342 epoch_slot_no: 16142 block_no: 3405801 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2019-11-21 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc34e333e4ac721a276674d7985d9c7e401ba35d24793b2213f95a2a336992fa7Block Operator
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