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 3414263 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3415644 epoch_slot_no: 2844 block_no: 3414103 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2019-11-23 13:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8574a8401c2d6b99dba0e20c06b2a6822654e6265f314cb0ba1e16f6d1d7782Block Operator
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