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 3409554 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3410936 epoch_slot_no: 19736 block_no: 3409395 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4092 time: 2019-11-22 11:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac8e29ffb10772078c38b828de94506fdc4bba702745158e6846a431a0f72c7aBlock Operator
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