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 3418636 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3420017 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 3418476 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4419 time: 2019-11-24 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x516f44d0969da92ea52cb9835e8f77da06b606df5d7d522644b677985065f047Block Operator
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