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 3411592 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3412973 epoch_slot_no: 173 block_no: 3411432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1756 time: 2019-11-22 22:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c20efc9d156731be5420e027d6d8978893e83825afc81ad50a9cb232763f507Block Operator
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