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 3416116 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3417497 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 3415956 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3507 time: 2019-11-23 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a9efba79df11d4bfbda3382b71826963bf908ea0603ef12150d86f305509dc2Block Operator
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