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 3422455 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3423836 epoch_slot_no: 11036 block_no: 3422295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2771 time: 2019-11-25 11:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c1fcd4827fba99c60c82762d86620d63b87a5ce2b4c1aa9e86be89bcd2ae886Block Operator
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