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 3421580 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3422961 epoch_slot_no: 10161 block_no: 3421420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2019-11-25 06:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bac335f698d54abc18c8dc16756e002f3a7f4b9ec6addf2dfa194b5968b0a04Block Operator
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