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 3414448 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3415829 epoch_slot_no: 3029 block_no: 3414288 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1956 time: 2019-11-23 14:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce487399c615642171ea491a25e91a9ad127885d87731d130e7bc8a8b76ac6e3Block Operator
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