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 3411018 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3412400 epoch_slot_no: 21200 block_no: 3410859 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3116 time: 2019-11-22 19:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2cd9718be546863d910b822abe0f9a75e8ebc6cd28fa523e1e7406d01fdb41fBlock Operator
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