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 3402494 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3403876 epoch_slot_no: 12676 block_no: 3402335 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-11-20 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0b5e228e454cf47538fbcfbb8bd02a71ce3187110189f6e6043b3b1231c9319Block Operator
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