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 3421476 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3422857 epoch_slot_no: 10057 block_no: 3421316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4188 time: 2019-11-25 05:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15292f5b17d1bb47cdbfc692d27d238bcbcc3a9aea8d82c68660f36e48129325Block Operator
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