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 3420483 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3421864 epoch_slot_no: 9064 block_no: 3420323 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1754 time: 2019-11-25 00:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xede169308f438ab06306bf57b2306189806e591d8dddac161a5249b0a661c92fBlock Operator
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