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 3406996 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3408378 epoch_slot_no: 17178 block_no: 3406837 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3068 time: 2019-11-21 21:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a0054f0cc4ffb13a1d075e94b586cb705feffbaf89fc878467af7783b0b1d53Block Operator
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