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 3422877 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424258 epoch_slot_no: 11458 block_no: 3422717 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2052 time: 2019-11-25 13:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41388066b37107d62fa71968c9ee61d47854c044d76d9d2762eee0ec9f5335acBlock Operator
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