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 3421810 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423191 epoch_slot_no: 10391 block_no: 3421650 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-25 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9709c6e91de4f2e38656b57695139d9152feeb2caf0f46d5a2ff8c5b9e734caBlock Operator
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