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 3422039 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423420 epoch_slot_no: 10620 block_no: 3421879 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1487 time: 2019-11-25 08:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a38de3a0b3a169d74f21d4c14643abda34c22fb1f1e9b5ba493f41b1e77f958Block Operator
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