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 3422545 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3423926 epoch_slot_no: 11126 block_no: 3422385 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3460 time: 2019-11-25 11:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83e9223241bf8e0ab83fe78fef3d015e92b23f391e3702f2f6ab572c0e3c5882Block Operator
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