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 3422053 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423434 epoch_slot_no: 10634 block_no: 3421893 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2083 time: 2019-11-25 08:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82dfd5da8f20b02e9e9e1a37067f3e29397a1f2f823723ea07814c5bdf90b771Block Operator
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