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 3420826 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3422207 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 3420666 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-11-25 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x660e745f4274e2dcbaccd37c25829499cc9c1c00f69af4474e36b323eeb26bebBlock Operator
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