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 3412697 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3414078 epoch_slot_no: 1278 block_no: 3412537 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1932 time: 2019-11-23 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacf88f0f57fb5355768c77863f712e50adc27c39e2e42b50737132ddaaed5667Block Operator
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