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 3418993 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3420374 epoch_slot_no: 7574 block_no: 3418833 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2021 time: 2019-11-24 15:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4b712c5a647d71f7672c0dbc6782ebc82634f8c040ed9b3d694a3a2f2dc54f5Block Operator
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