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 3423066 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424447 epoch_slot_no: 11647 block_no: 3422906 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1487 time: 2019-11-25 14:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6d7fd50512ffbc5ffdac37ef03ba01a60d157a7b59ad497c6972da7ae9c366dBlock Operator
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