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 3414162 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3415543 epoch_slot_no: 2743 block_no: 3414002 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2043 time: 2019-11-23 12:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaebc1713127ad9cddfaae96709d2fe62eb45611252f095207fce09563cd0d303Block Operator
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