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 3421807 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3423188 epoch_slot_no: 10388 block_no: 3421647 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7520 time: 2019-11-25 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd109819e774619972f9300251d587d4f09afc1461b6d517432cd6aa87a45c4a8Block Operator
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