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 3418421 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3419802 epoch_slot_no: 7002 block_no: 3418261 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2522 time: 2019-11-24 12:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eaaaba6e17fd39124c6044d69f49c4708a72dc7e2c4f11df3040cc2a3f9392cBlock Operator
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