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 3420805 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3422186 epoch_slot_no: 9386 block_no: 3420645 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-25 01:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62f28e280e316f3562e3635b58dfbb9d544fab7fb172901c80c3d5c70f1f759cBlock Operator
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