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 3422756 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3424137 epoch_slot_no: 11337 block_no: 3422596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3133 time: 2019-11-25 12:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cc36acea9ff1bef2a9a6e6afb9de53b7c83f7d0f9ec35bd1d745019cf233e3fBlock Operator
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