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 3421420 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3422801 epoch_slot_no: 10001 block_no: 3421260 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-25 05:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9100959aba7e4de3ade41f74c518873562b7daa4970ef27b9ea41d584a2a0b8Block Operator
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