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 3417946 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3419327 epoch_slot_no: 6527 block_no: 3417786 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2757 time: 2019-11-24 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x262fb31f2e46474947b7653bf8e412e63b946201ae67af5d33b6a0da54c34c77Block Operator
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