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 3422785 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3424166 epoch_slot_no: 11366 block_no: 3422625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1416 time: 2019-11-25 12:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d803c36b9ca01db73aebe063ae1f8bc5c07f2df47e0ae3ec9dddf0c259c74d6Block Operator
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