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 3415624 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3417005 epoch_slot_no: 4205 block_no: 3415464 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2631 time: 2019-11-23 21:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f19de34cd8a09c0f55f21d9e0613afef5e3ab181d3635e5efededa165c4d9b7Block Operator
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