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 3418324 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3419705 epoch_slot_no: 6905 block_no: 3418164 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-11-24 12:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa28ff017e1e0c0069a2c2dda5c0af3b16b6003a69206b7a8c1b7eb902cdd70baBlock Operator
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