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 3407492 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3408874 epoch_slot_no: 17674 block_no: 3407333 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2019 time: 2019-11-21 23:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfba6b00bdb5530e675eb108b3398959be7f8c6f7dcb68e20a6baa78fa9294764Block Operator
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