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 3419098 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3420479 epoch_slot_no: 7679 block_no: 3418938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3303 time: 2019-11-24 16:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6787043a4864d07c2e3bf787f8189461bfa4dcee0ccc352459121d3c31fe7a6bBlock Operator
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