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 3422963 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424344 epoch_slot_no: 11544 block_no: 3422803 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-25 13:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7daf4b8946053cda83da0313335b3bf5c1f9cf6166eeffb3a95bd1ab7497b518Block Operator
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