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 3415381 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3416762 epoch_slot_no: 3962 block_no: 3415221 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2068 time: 2019-11-23 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77da118fa8b30fef54b726a0c5de2a0c431b3d2c165212cf0591b1846b35feacBlock Operator
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