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 3421520 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3422901 epoch_slot_no: 10101 block_no: 3421360 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1317 time: 2019-11-25 05:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c8bea577c31a62c3ef9fc3273a83e4da4da3de60432fd216ea794bece2121d8Block Operator
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