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 3422244 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423625 epoch_slot_no: 10825 block_no: 3422084 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2052 time: 2019-11-25 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf47b1311300f1950e018eb30f24980d21406d9ab467487e12722b3401f718740Block Operator
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