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 3414813 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3416194 epoch_slot_no: 3394 block_no: 3414653 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1934 time: 2019-11-23 16:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0595052ebb3caaa85fc5849d74de1c118e0e5bbdc5cc5c782b5a14f80ba6f98Block Operator
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