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 3419369 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3420750 epoch_slot_no: 7950 block_no: 3419209 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-11-24 17:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f749763b69772f8b82faa02ab575ae55b2b4a36fbecb80a3b17c7cc1af3407aBlock Operator
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