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 3423103 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3424484 epoch_slot_no: 11684 block_no: 3422943 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4974 time: 2019-11-25 14:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0a0820d7ddd11ae43529e3226d0881e373978f77c669b07da6fa85323a96f0aBlock Operator
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