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 3416535 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3417916 epoch_slot_no: 5116 block_no: 3416375 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2019-11-24 02:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfe3e47a922e8baadbc1c035e66eee87a0949544878c212e087212be1f2a8861Block Operator
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