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 3406869 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3408251 epoch_slot_no: 17051 block_no: 3406710 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-11-21 20:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x114d306f24fc4f01e2e22ca1757a47b391f1502bbf6a68431bd7fadf1af5ccfaBlock Operator
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