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 3413416 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3414797 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 3413256 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4913 time: 2019-11-23 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc132ccae8fabedc260b15565fc75a08dad19f27f880b34552166b468215647cfBlock Operator
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