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 3411585 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3412966 epoch_slot_no: 166 block_no: 3411425 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2019-11-22 22:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc083b447121f1d3ad8e2536436a2b9be8ebf2a308fd20fc216aec52f1801e49aBlock Operator
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