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 3410308 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3411690 epoch_slot_no: 20490 block_no: 3410149 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3760 time: 2019-11-22 15:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81a0b39de5eab33503e21dcae8d396f01ca14ee31fdccdaed005a8d749891732Block Operator
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