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 3418376 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3419757 epoch_slot_no: 6957 block_no: 3418216 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2765 time: 2019-11-24 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1eef1f5857de761a6609a69f59a3b9c38f5b0eebb1fe1b79805769be94b84caBlock Operator
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