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 3420499 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3421880 epoch_slot_no: 9080 block_no: 3420339 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1297 time: 2019-11-25 00:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddd83f48615db14eb2dd90550ad9168d2e4f1fe5503a51cf755fd3fb63e9e2f5Block Operator
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