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 3409458 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3410840 epoch_slot_no: 19640 block_no: 3409299 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1740 time: 2019-11-22 10:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x625e2b2139c850a3be4d46164b900eef59e4cdfeffa093de7cc3961e611d6ddeBlock Operator
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