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 3407251 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3408633 epoch_slot_no: 17433 block_no: 3407092 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1974 time: 2019-11-21 22:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x135a3506f8a353891fc043b78ddd572f6ea3256442eeca3bb984ff0d38554e06Block Operator
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