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 3410580 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3411962 epoch_slot_no: 20762 block_no: 3410421 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3156 time: 2019-11-22 17:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fc01711d83ec97dd6ab4275a4c19e6bee4b4a7e420bb9dea5f69aba6a72af8dBlock Operator
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