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 3406875 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3408257 epoch_slot_no: 17057 block_no: 3406716 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2875 time: 2019-11-21 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2809ed28309498629599638ba9c7f0521f08fb2fd54d7ec31240eca95b840dfBlock Operator
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