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 3421627 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423008 epoch_slot_no: 10208 block_no: 3421467 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1917 time: 2019-11-25 06:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19b83ab7d84c71fd8c9d9869e5e5eeafe5a2232110432fc42af9c5bdd36fc602Block Operator
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