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 3416996 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3418377 epoch_slot_no: 5577 block_no: 3416836 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2019-11-24 04:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f4285e687deb8643e77b3b280be0f00c7f49799a6302ed8c8df77663b3122c8Block Operator
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