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 3421461 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3422842 epoch_slot_no: 10042 block_no: 3421301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2631 time: 2019-11-25 05:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bd4a05b213092f198a167c25ca6862a7ffa4894ecb0138f392d48bd3919764aBlock Operator
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