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 3412808 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3414189 epoch_slot_no: 1389 block_no: 3412648 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2019-11-23 05:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x167d63b0f37ee0f2b6ce136f8c5efbcf5b8b355b87cb1c595d770d8636b83874Block Operator
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