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 3409275 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3410657 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 3409116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3547 time: 2019-11-22 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e9152de2aa11d14f667b42af69e7b51a5aa4df1cf3cbcb8f225e26a3777bcd0Block Operator
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