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 3409991 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3411373 epoch_slot_no: 20173 block_no: 3409832 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2287 time: 2019-11-22 13:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1faac37dc83ef470a9c75980fa733b0d51aada15a5a8e2c2a45e39749eba3781Block Operator
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