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 3423012 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424393 epoch_slot_no: 11593 block_no: 3422852 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3157 time: 2019-11-25 14:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe714e2e4bba80a22654a00f798687ad70e91b8385f0eccea9d40060c557c7ef9Block Operator
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