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 3407065 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3408447 epoch_slot_no: 17247 block_no: 3406906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-11-21 21:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0074b960fd5335ac178bc6d073c4749a90b1e7e1717873c3db83df06cd31149fBlock Operator
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