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 3422737 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424118 epoch_slot_no: 11318 block_no: 3422577 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-25 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1ec2bedae242b9b9542cb3fe14efff88b8a0d13c4b865f291a2afd88afa7470Block Operator
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