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 3409181 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3410563 epoch_slot_no: 19363 block_no: 3409022 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2116 time: 2019-11-22 09:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5bb0d8154d5e08b9d97d769610409d8e24ea08718c3f5d1965da4085769a872Block Operator
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