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 3422056 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3423437 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 3421896 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6411 time: 2019-11-25 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd97b4ef5a21ea75a2554ba7b13e36ebdf305b28c498846c6bb7440466123a00fBlock Operator
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