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 3419294 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3420675 epoch_slot_no: 7875 block_no: 3419134 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2019-11-24 17:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x400d3329f58fde5523e81385a06f3d8904e9fd1d1d51c19557878637b4e49474Block Operator
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