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 3409710 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3411092 epoch_slot_no: 19892 block_no: 3409551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1178 time: 2019-11-22 12:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ddcd43c470102f1bebdf15fa73e6a8b4cea16e84bdd89f5faa1d0c3d17ef4aaBlock Operator
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