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 3411744 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3413125 epoch_slot_no: 325 block_no: 3411584 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-11-22 23:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6f72ce26b413735d90c6901e5b5b35a1368b8d7896ec5eaf3f460f8a27cf5abBlock Operator
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