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 3409095 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3410477 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 3408936 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2285 time: 2019-11-22 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x874f00065dba9e6e5d55238a86417dcfef5a02b176f378ff7b9fa1ac39545dd0Block Operator
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