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 3406001 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3407383 epoch_slot_no: 16183 block_no: 3405842 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2019-11-21 15:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c72a700ff88d6ad90712aa7a27e30f3181ffe3e420313c6bf3b9e258915b964Block Operator
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