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 3421883 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423264 epoch_slot_no: 10464 block_no: 3421723 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2952 time: 2019-11-25 07:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2284e752b765703709197500cec99279d75476caf3a53bc84f0daed8c1c0e3c6Block Operator
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