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 3421973 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3423354 epoch_slot_no: 10554 block_no: 3421813 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3624 time: 2019-11-25 08:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4da08b409b70fce9fa9d405a41da4a8332aeb17fc49d4fadacdf3f957c85232bBlock Operator
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