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 3416836 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3418217 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 3416676 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5150 time: 2019-11-24 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ef092c114bf1d67e50bb5276da4c0e7e30a008546da912f08aa5522a8b872e6Block Operator
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