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 3413079 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3414460 epoch_slot_no: 1660 block_no: 3412919 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1744 time: 2019-11-23 06:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93e3e89544c3150e9ea8a5e81b743b90c28f857d08b853d3a40fc85b6784d6e1Block Operator
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