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 3411209 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3412591 epoch_slot_no: 21391 block_no: 3411050 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2019-11-22 20:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5873ec352572568ba3f8d72034a8754dfeba812f8cdc71e9402bb2564ccce3aBlock Operator
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