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 3417008 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3418389 epoch_slot_no: 5589 block_no: 3416848 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-11-24 04:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ccff55ce48d0d30122b0a2d96715fc03929d1ed0700bc53b9bbdf746ca0debdBlock Operator
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