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 3423075 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424456 epoch_slot_no: 11656 block_no: 3422915 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-25 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a1038bcc45d753ac8c84fd734f6b74a36564c30458d81930a34436293f68f6bBlock Operator
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