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 3415396 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3416777 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 3415236 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3327 time: 2019-11-23 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x601f3822b2f7576d06cc50e898bfb9ede4cff71c81323b50e75df2553c856b96Block Operator
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