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 3416511 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3417892 epoch_slot_no: 5092 block_no: 3416351 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2582 time: 2019-11-24 02:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41cd5414da8ee60ffe2e2f6314c9ecf0c0eac7ba1cc20208a2b0e40f8595b132Block Operator
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