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 3421696 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3423077 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 3421536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8984 time: 2019-11-25 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9db34b20983c77041cb97f30e3428921707f8373c6105c8676a2a1544fa2c1c6Block Operator
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