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 3407446 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3408828 epoch_slot_no: 17628 block_no: 3407287 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1663 time: 2019-11-21 23:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe949c04c656da90ba1ddd6e2e96219e6de76e980cce12d26ccfca175f42d2899Block Operator
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