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 3422726 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3424107 epoch_slot_no: 11307 block_no: 3422566 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3145 time: 2019-11-25 12:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4a7d23010b96c168e73de2d7a953e98cb7189ed16dac1066fe1249ac4b1dda4Block Operator
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