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 3417985 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3419366 epoch_slot_no: 6566 block_no: 3417825 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1993 time: 2019-11-24 10:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d8be88419067bb679033322f3ae596a51a15673d9937079aafa63f9d3ab1217Block Operator
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