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 3415330 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3416711 epoch_slot_no: 3911 block_no: 3415170 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1481 time: 2019-11-23 19:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1aef69bf2892c2a2d71014212c6293576c6cf54dcdecb3b4401ddd70a98db98Block Operator
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