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 3409493 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3410875 epoch_slot_no: 19675 block_no: 3409334 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2077 time: 2019-11-22 11:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba6b4a1826f051b44faec274ab64f0f373ccabbe3bd2b9c737cd0531a67284d4Block Operator
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