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 3407447 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3408829 epoch_slot_no: 17629 block_no: 3407288 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-11-21 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x832d17e45f80d89cf64fdf27924332f301ed61abd32623e40f524cacbda6754fBlock Operator
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