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 3419820 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3421201 epoch_slot_no: 8401 block_no: 3419660 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-11-24 20:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc690f473b4c5159037c837ce9671d3d99d4ba6ae70651eec62291a28909fadbBlock Operator
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