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 3422070 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423451 epoch_slot_no: 10651 block_no: 3421910 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-25 08:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6be3c421aff5861f93bdcf8e0b829abbe48dff2d1a6448d9ae8d264a4baefd7Block Operator
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