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 3422997 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3424378 epoch_slot_no: 11578 block_no: 3422837 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4088 time: 2019-11-25 14:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ab21d495479bcbf94740c4f28e60d91b27e87114a30dd076bd30f068c814c7fBlock Operator
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