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 3419068 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3420449 epoch_slot_no: 7649 block_no: 3418908 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2001 time: 2019-11-24 16:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb856f207f8a9b0545ab6455396457dac96e0f12edefda6289b6e53995f0dceafBlock Operator
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