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 3416226 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3417607 epoch_slot_no: 4807 block_no: 3416066 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2174 time: 2019-11-24 00:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x556a0e1d7d054a183be3c85390e45f1feb1f68bb9efa233454068ccf30540cd2Block Operator
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