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 3421867 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423248 epoch_slot_no: 10448 block_no: 3421707 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2266 time: 2019-11-25 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x037fb640ccec2bfae4d187027b88bd6c475f2edee31de13cdd2e3a181ef2821eBlock Operator
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