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 3414915 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3416296 epoch_slot_no: 3496 block_no: 3414755 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1879 time: 2019-11-23 17:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1e23257e4d6840a03a2dfcc539b5990cce88a0959ca7524efbc7e4c732a4ef1Block Operator
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