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 3419026 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3420407 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 3418866 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2080 time: 2019-11-24 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf209a2a4de2ba9aca808e5e018da1520640aa4b980c0b488b2c26f5a0a60be1Block Operator
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