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 3421701 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3423082 epoch_slot_no: 10282 block_no: 3421541 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1560 time: 2019-11-25 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6df39ffc9d57ae73cd7b558e6ba8da77ed67093c4e80bb648612007621994e32Block Operator
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