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 3416150 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3417531 epoch_slot_no: 4731 block_no: 3415990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2026 time: 2019-11-24 00:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff88f82af90e7ffb0c107ef4e02d919ddea86ee47c2936c97c623561d8e75aedBlock Operator
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