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 3416632 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3418013 epoch_slot_no: 5213 block_no: 3416472 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2586 time: 2019-11-24 02:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0dcfedbcfa6ce25df7e52d16d2f8ba83c788cab96d1809bea8043ae1f6693abBlock Operator
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