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 3410067 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3411449 epoch_slot_no: 20249 block_no: 3409908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3488 time: 2019-11-22 14:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b1b305b3e5f9c0a63da529888d7a580bb77f114374fa23e8ff5662e85574940Block Operator
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