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 3419261 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3420642 epoch_slot_no: 7842 block_no: 3419101 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2019-11-24 17:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83d16346af8f378defce2d2a9b2c54089fdbc5ba47be803643e0c7807c4781caBlock Operator
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