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 3422025 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3423406 epoch_slot_no: 10606 block_no: 3421865 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1896 time: 2019-11-25 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x022c8b4af9aea27ec2237befd9678a1f4eb3bd6fd80f82e9492d52ff9dbaf93eBlock Operator
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