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 3412400 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3413781 epoch_slot_no: 981 block_no: 3412240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1933 time: 2019-11-23 03:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7606737c63826827bd43a6922473aa93dc9a2af2d2c5a41638d16de3d82a347aBlock Operator
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