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 3411080 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3412462 epoch_slot_no: 21262 block_no: 3410921 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2816 time: 2019-11-22 19:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe9f65fbcf99483a3c6cfa24a661eefe1d2d605430841f00ecd24a01487cd9b1Block Operator
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