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 3416301 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3417682 epoch_slot_no: 4882 block_no: 3416141 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-11-24 00:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd244a586e2a881419c34549a2ba44e085554183eebb28748875c7aa36ea4356fBlock Operator
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