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 3420481 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3421862 epoch_slot_no: 9062 block_no: 3420321 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-25 00:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd00e02814b2fd549d5291d9e37f8401cbb4fd607190ecb58efd14dff897e9454Block Operator
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