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 3417504 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3418885 epoch_slot_no: 6085 block_no: 3417344 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-11-24 07:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e1fede85a0f0b2a3123dd5affc86bf1fbdb2399d2891a66029d394defdecc24Block Operator
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