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 3421082 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3422463 epoch_slot_no: 9663 block_no: 3420922 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2019-11-25 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf1c5e8e1a15d93fd42ce7c31c5cb29a35b8344c1dcd62f471ce0ff1b0c33e0fBlock Operator
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