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 3407282 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3408664 epoch_slot_no: 17464 block_no: 3407123 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2302 time: 2019-11-21 22:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x509a921ce0b81d2edb22ba0e05d7adc957bc6d2048f1eeb23d4225886c37c712Block Operator
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