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 3419731 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3421112 epoch_slot_no: 8312 block_no: 3419571 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-11-24 19:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bf62c821335d9abf9d4d3410ee11afd1bc1943603ec00a2e355062e3a5733c4Block Operator
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