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 3411994 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3413375 epoch_slot_no: 575 block_no: 3411834 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1361 time: 2019-11-23 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf923420128bdab668a8662e737ba7cc0e4a0ecee2f1957c33eafec7d29c89905Block Operator
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