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 3421726 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3423107 epoch_slot_no: 10307 block_no: 3421566 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2465 time: 2019-11-25 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58ebcbcec038e109a1b42975cdd679fcce66e8bfe45446521334d7677618f59cBlock Operator
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