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 3417819 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3419200 epoch_slot_no: 6400 block_no: 3417659 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2019-11-24 09:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c3617ea89e61e0be5d1c26c51d78fb3571d521fbd8001c7e5d169ee0496d482Block Operator
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