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 3430567 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3431948 epoch_slot_no: 19148 block_no: 3430407 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2559 time: 2019-11-27 08:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x825fdf936df32f009aed68982a7360b30a03aeda731e4f3feed6945a2a26ef35Block Operator
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