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 3419505 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3420886 epoch_slot_no: 8086 block_no: 3419345 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2019-11-24 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef2a89bec931447934938eb4f7c89f5e135edb9f0ba472edb3a4ace5a890b4f6Block Operator
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