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 3406395 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3407777 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 3406236 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4607 time: 2019-11-21 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98306be10a64f983e36f4876af81c987fb8638408d169505baa6ebb782836e52Block Operator
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