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 3416542 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3417923 epoch_slot_no: 5123 block_no: 3416382 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2019-11-24 02:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe901634ab73b741a4f4991ad80b1cdf080b313669c8ccfac25d283ea4450cf30Block Operator
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