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 3410400 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3411782 epoch_slot_no: 20582 block_no: 3410241 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1683 time: 2019-11-22 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b0989e2cb9476b9c8c6989fcf6a3e632c10f8242c7ef02a262eb4fffed6b6fdBlock Operator
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