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 3420076 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3421457 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 3419916 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3199 time: 2019-11-24 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c8e89da5e6d3c9593c9a468c3e180937857cb598e9f0bfa9cb505dc45be0898Block Operator
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