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 3406338 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3407720 epoch_slot_no: 16520 block_no: 3406179 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-11-21 17:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x742dc137c32df0b9c62ec20cd17be8f6104e43e81fbf36691c71a18d0eac0a0dBlock Operator
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