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 3418707 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3420088 epoch_slot_no: 7288 block_no: 3418547 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1841 time: 2019-11-24 14:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5edd0fde1b83e4db3fad476ad5c17283d45c1d132147b8dcc4b3cb87f6a759b6Block Operator
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