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 3407078 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3408460 epoch_slot_no: 17260 block_no: 3406919 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-11-21 21:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x378081a63d962174f467860f696aecdcba35cf35b21cceaaafc57e909800f33dBlock Operator
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