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 3421835 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3423216 epoch_slot_no: 10416 block_no: 3421675 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1342 time: 2019-11-25 07:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3b1cda4a7490297d989322e720e57943f090ab8d27a4fc8b791a08279eda6d3Block Operator
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