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 3416142 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3417523 epoch_slot_no: 4723 block_no: 3415982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1057 time: 2019-11-23 23:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3b01f9e93c3ceea174653dd3843ef5b19dbd5b028f80d0909c8d4e222f26b4dBlock Operator
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