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 3419881 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3421262 epoch_slot_no: 8462 block_no: 3419721 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1858 time: 2019-11-24 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x135fb29ca172a24bccf80a9ce9c5e6f98e3eeceee95889e27917d8a289bb55acBlock Operator
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