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 3422379 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3423760 epoch_slot_no: 10960 block_no: 3422219 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2477 time: 2019-11-25 10:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcdb0ba8aaa968bf68d0184cccd7c250987017eed8efb2b4713fc6b4cb64ad81Block Operator
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