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 3421822 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423203 epoch_slot_no: 10403 block_no: 3421662 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1313 time: 2019-11-25 07:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1928349cf760aceaec531e202ab3096cc70c02d8fa5f128738a49b52836f950dBlock Operator
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