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 3409900 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3411282 epoch_slot_no: 20082 block_no: 3409741 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2750 time: 2019-11-22 13:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5757df2dca4750e28f2125b4dde9f51da0c2cc4ddfb104b8c116f431a27c73f3Block Operator
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