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 3421491 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3422872 epoch_slot_no: 10072 block_no: 3421331 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2246 time: 2019-11-25 05:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf07adbae20bf01913ac014516aa3bc7a3e29dad5db2cbcac4ab603b0d4c55abBlock Operator
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