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 3422214 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423595 epoch_slot_no: 10795 block_no: 3422054 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2578 time: 2019-11-25 09:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51e22be55fbe49d98065aaade19e32819454aacd5471f6fec9e45f60748d2b0aBlock Operator
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