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 3423283 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424664 epoch_slot_no: 11864 block_no: 3423123 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2019-11-25 15:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe16afa4804a8cfb77215b09dfa20fc61a477ece2d72e4cf2a6b101832e94fd66Block Operator
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