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 3422018 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3423399 epoch_slot_no: 10599 block_no: 3421858 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2462 time: 2019-11-25 08:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3427b28b6430ce697929792f9217f48488610ee218b31e2d796c5e5e879a0e6Block Operator
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