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 3420212 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3421593 epoch_slot_no: 8793 block_no: 3420052 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1880 time: 2019-11-24 22:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e513ec2af16d4afb7e32c27d62710cd77c1533edc2a615ec534f7474e48da70Block Operator
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