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 3418073 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3419454 epoch_slot_no: 6654 block_no: 3417913 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1990 time: 2019-11-24 10:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcdf1fd9c317640d81090052cdeb0d4121c01dec37fdd949ba5fe06d9c5f46faBlock Operator
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