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 3406634 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3408016 epoch_slot_no: 16816 block_no: 3406475 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1899 time: 2019-11-21 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c9ffdc3c7bd461b57b9d71c4b506da58adab20aafbe0ac2f43ffe64269d1077Block Operator
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