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 3422256 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3423637 epoch_slot_no: 10837 block_no: 3422096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2019-11-25 09:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7cd91a4bb240f4aab47158f502f6efce04fb23a8f964f249975382d7d7eefa0Block Operator
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