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 3412304 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3413685 epoch_slot_no: 885 block_no: 3412144 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1177 time: 2019-11-23 02:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x933267c3b1d09182e136181453e4a0f42054a6b5c902caa9b0d2b605edb9f19cBlock Operator
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