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 3414136 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3415517 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 3413976 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3199 time: 2019-11-23 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97442ac05d0658b96ee5b8663556d6a69c87eff9e166322ecd876067af07c2c6Block Operator
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