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 3421727 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423108 epoch_slot_no: 10308 block_no: 3421567 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-25 07:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb080506624b5a66dfa8967c10a5698c96624ce277dc18eff8d2f9c42ffc33996Block Operator
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