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 3408346 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3409728 epoch_slot_no: 18528 block_no: 3408187 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1531 time: 2019-11-22 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5233fdc689645eae1a301e363fd87db0ed59f694d49cc91455863b89637e0c0cBlock Operator
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