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 3406981 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3408363 epoch_slot_no: 17163 block_no: 3406822 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2019-11-21 21:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67f5ae2a751b7b69ae5a7f772b90d84400e4b30cfc2d67e95b4d362bccc15743Block Operator
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