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 3421516 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3422897 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 3421356 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6999 time: 2019-11-25 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dcebecf4c8f12a47a5406ec247b36353820bc298c8d2700ce8f7032d7b235beBlock Operator
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