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 3423298 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424679 epoch_slot_no: 11879 block_no: 3423138 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2344 time: 2019-11-25 15:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b69d0cb616602bd3503d3b4c6efd9044db09e93d8d0b19c131c3bcf9364be33Block Operator
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