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 3411242 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3412624 epoch_slot_no: 21424 block_no: 3411083 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-11-22 20:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1960582ce7530bb866ce5f26a3d81f45ab9cbc7a3f92eb915bb3ea60d6944c2Block Operator
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