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 3408787 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3410169 epoch_slot_no: 18969 block_no: 3408628 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4556 time: 2019-11-22 07:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x510f65ac3e6631aca6e6ce97186f642a100853f2d92e09906de5212b33924820Block Operator
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