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 3417188 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3418569 epoch_slot_no: 5769 block_no: 3417028 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-11-24 05:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e436f3732fdc0085937da90b9cc27fd129da33e41b01179f7057a8a70828179Block Operator
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