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 3410949 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3412331 epoch_slot_no: 21131 block_no: 3410790 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1527 time: 2019-11-22 19:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd26e2d6622b7d0fe8b8b3a9ecdda3cd44a79bae4895d1c187d1f58c5be8df113Block Operator
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