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 3406688 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3408070 epoch_slot_no: 16870 block_no: 3406529 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-11-21 19:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x044eebeeca0e8383c85d2fbf4f43a0f2996cc2c4b9fbcb8b3941e4c1f366d347Block Operator
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