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 3415936 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3417317 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 3415776 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2799 time: 2019-11-23 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e16b3cb936b0564959aad686a37ea8271a2574a4dc5da98f8d3be06e354e44fBlock Operator
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