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 3414676 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3416057 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 3414516 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4440 time: 2019-11-23 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x509f2cb2405016ab39a482a65bc42cfbc107ccf2f09e1175f1449e9844818764Block Operator
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