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 3409939 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3411321 epoch_slot_no: 20121 block_no: 3409780 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1494 time: 2019-11-22 13:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0e6cd45d1d7f13a9f59f5ec58de5e2f47d39a508e67354dd93a3278ba32d644Block Operator
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