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 3422816 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424197 epoch_slot_no: 11397 block_no: 3422656 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2019-11-25 13:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x979c36aa575406e84e750bfb2e2d69e501f2d5c200b3d28c9d706a0caafeb8a0Block Operator
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