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 3411976 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3413357 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 3411816 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3384 time: 2019-11-23 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0cc2e72d280e897727b17d87e9f70a9a85341686249de6cb41359f1d97d86c3Block Operator
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