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 3418812 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3420193 epoch_slot_no: 7393 block_no: 3418652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-11-24 14:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cbe0e6df2827e9b5e74cd2e9c1a9f80bebef408f4a7682ab24acdc63527c33cBlock Operator
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