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 3419356 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3420737 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3419196 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6782 time: 2019-11-24 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dea19bf6ec48f23f08dbe7bed05c9ce3d8462cbb5c97a0e85d747bea7ca5623Block Operator
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