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 3406317 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3407699 epoch_slot_no: 16499 block_no: 3406158 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1500 time: 2019-11-21 17:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa59ba7d2b7bc8e6da4e2a16798f0da607f20a1b17f6fa5a3f1a5dacc4707db6bBlock Operator
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