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 3408029 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3409411 epoch_slot_no: 18211 block_no: 3407870 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1716 time: 2019-11-22 02:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c5bdd88260691d5bb9aad63bd557b3eabd9c25b24bc7982e390cbbaccef1612Block Operator
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