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 3414057 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3415438 epoch_slot_no: 2638 block_no: 3413897 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2019-11-23 12:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b351ba637bf4c6173f9f0d3817ed472abf97596003c2587c2fb602bf0493308Block Operator
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