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 3409620 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3411002 epoch_slot_no: 19802 block_no: 3409461 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-11-22 11:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe360a764562335f9ea5d3d74a0009646639c7f5a15050689c7323a6994925de9Block Operator
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