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 3411099 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3412481 epoch_slot_no: 21281 block_no: 3410940 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1496 time: 2019-11-22 19:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29be7f29ef08139757db111d6e2ee43054fc0555e39e0577bbe3a1b6a16c5854Block Operator
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