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 3410500 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3411882 epoch_slot_no: 20682 block_no: 3410341 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2073 time: 2019-11-22 16:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x064579b35b81767d35e38f429b1f7f7d0ba1c8cacd3e639d626b658815321125Block Operator
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