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 3415837 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3417218 epoch_slot_no: 4418 block_no: 3415677 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1505 time: 2019-11-23 22:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57023eb7598e64b05b2cfdb79d5ca4487411e02b66e10d0553ff5abe31e6f239Block Operator
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