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 3409427 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3410809 epoch_slot_no: 19609 block_no: 3409268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1749 time: 2019-11-22 10:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc83a9a720aa3552fc25831f5bd29666f51ae10450fcdde5586029b9eb8096c89Block Operator
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