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 3414589 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3415970 epoch_slot_no: 3170 block_no: 3414429 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1933 time: 2019-11-23 15:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bb374a53dd5233dcfd5fbca30b7b55cb6664902b3bcd77b69bd30512e03ad12Block Operator
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