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 3422861 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424242 epoch_slot_no: 11442 block_no: 3422701 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1728 time: 2019-11-25 13:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9b6f5c8f43d5ce24929da1b9efe53393d8d2a56ba44cd8572cc53667df12fd8Block Operator
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