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 3413202 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3414583 epoch_slot_no: 1783 block_no: 3413042 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2019-11-23 07:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3c6977f0cebc991a3b90497b48217453dc36deec0f96bed6a627080e623fdf8Block Operator
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