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 3409358 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3410740 epoch_slot_no: 19540 block_no: 3409199 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1707 time: 2019-11-22 10:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x126b33d2298ef150e5837c6d35de8e5bc978e8c032f375edfff0a25c7f46c2baBlock Operator
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