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 3409765 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3411147 epoch_slot_no: 19947 block_no: 3409606 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2639 time: 2019-11-22 12:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbafc34e640a41573950b058a24d954f7dbc5882787f422451faa40ebb4a7288aBlock Operator
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