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 3419204 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3420585 epoch_slot_no: 7785 block_no: 3419044 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2202 time: 2019-11-24 16:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6d200ab356815d796ff0dbba5c00b567b9570f4d979777c237bfb23f523ba82Block Operator
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