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 3418386 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3419767 epoch_slot_no: 6967 block_no: 3418226 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2019-11-24 12:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb543df19dcaaca5c01abd2018611642cc72488ee25db5e52c4271c0e16ef014Block Operator
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