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 3412326 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3413707 epoch_slot_no: 907 block_no: 3412166 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2019-11-23 02:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5b01d86d7151049b57ca7392faa10ff7e8f6d7f4b066dbab32fa0597f92e91bBlock Operator
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