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 3406755 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3408137 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 3406596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4743 time: 2019-11-21 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cce542c23c6aee88e30f3d5e06bf9978b0647a5f12c4db61c30d45c1ae8a1b8Block Operator
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