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 3409563 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3410945 epoch_slot_no: 19745 block_no: 3409404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-22 11:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e5c352dc4387e5a3c5c56f4c9f41bff613c6927697fa1a6f976f8ff1822f3bfBlock Operator
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