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 3409885 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3411267 epoch_slot_no: 20067 block_no: 3409726 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2688 time: 2019-11-22 13:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d999f2fc45fb7c0827f5f521eb7faf1483d405c6a711abc8026e45b7d376933Block Operator
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