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 3421097 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3422478 epoch_slot_no: 9678 block_no: 3420937 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-25 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87568072cf35115b8ba80f7163e295424c63c56543ae30cc28e47ed7502135c2Block Operator
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