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 3413635 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3415016 epoch_slot_no: 2216 block_no: 3413475 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1210 time: 2019-11-23 10:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x569cc2e827a7e539a559682f3b3e16b2fb96c0448541a8df4de36e2b6973bd9cBlock Operator
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