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 3421547 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3422928 epoch_slot_no: 10128 block_no: 3421387 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-11-25 06:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6592d5d25085b6f3f8f3a47269448f8f19108dbe5447cac41794518945a6a3e2Block Operator
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