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 3406035 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3407417 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 3405876 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9294 time: 2019-11-21 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc34f613f921627e2a1ae160d3fa043431c1add6e536ded230ffb45d512c0da20Block Operator
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