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 3409430 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3410812 epoch_slot_no: 19612 block_no: 3409271 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1876 time: 2019-11-22 10:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa047785a834e38a99854e859546860156befbb395758c2dabe256c22f24d6b53Block Operator
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