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 3414693 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3416074 epoch_slot_no: 3274 block_no: 3414533 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-11-23 15:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4527e0b0896d847ec2d27693e0cfc8c61321a034a6d63d5c7e3023e83c9ceba6Block Operator
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