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 3414696 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3416077 epoch_slot_no: 3277 block_no: 3414536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1023 time: 2019-11-23 15:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61a4d102e086e1e94663041696d8fb649bbcfca9298c399982e7ccf37756c130Block Operator
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