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 3408139 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3409521 epoch_slot_no: 18321 block_no: 3407980 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-11-22 03:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce0d326aa04ba19413a470cc694fc6407b45f21fe4c833c99acefefca17cba9aBlock Operator
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