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 3412696 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3414077 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 3412536 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2479 time: 2019-11-23 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8312d197c49278386daa23d7e6244003ecd1f899fc837b259c7c6f7adb4e9cddBlock Operator
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