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 3408873 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3410255 epoch_slot_no: 19055 block_no: 3408714 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-11-22 07:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56bc60667f0a57b6c0c700483046f80bf136e48da9512f55a7dabb64efd3f4b4Block Operator
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