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 3410911 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3412293 epoch_slot_no: 21093 block_no: 3410752 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-22 18:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4eafe5ba6786cbe4eca5efaa03220d1a0835a5ec3e89e0a00aa877acf9d10abBlock Operator
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